Congress · 116th Congress
House GOP votes boost Trump’s $2,000 checks proposal
Republican leaders didn’t whip the vote, despite substantial opposition within the conference and among conservative interest groups.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Electoral votes are in, but congressional count may hold another round of drama
Sitting members of Congress cannot serve as electors, but members-elect can because they fulfill their duty as electors weeks before entering Congress.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
These legislative whisperers were kicked out of the Capitol
In December 1994, the conference voted to end legislative service organizations, and the move became official when the House adopted the rules for the 104th Congress at the beginning of the session in
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Debate fact-check: False claims amid disorderly fracas
“On Jan. 6, we offered to send a CDC team to China that could assist with these public health efforts,” Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said at a Jan. 28 press conference.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
DNC fact check: Clinton misleads on unemployment; Biden shares credit for auto bailout
Bush announced that his administration would provide General Motors and Chrysler with $13.4 billion in loans under the Troubled Asset Relief Program, with an additional $4 billion to GM to come once Congress
Policy · 116th Congress
Judiciary seeks funding and laws to protect federal judges
The federal courts will press Congress for legislation and funding for additional safety measures after a gunman attacked the family of U.S.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump signs Hong Kong sanctions law, revokes special trade privileges
In a Rose Garden press conference, the president also announced he had signed an executive order that would revoke the special trade privileges the United States has maintained since 1992 toward
Congress · 116th Congress
What’s in a House quorum? GOP wants the courts to rule on that
“Congress can write their own rules; they just can’t write unconstitutional rules,” the California Republican said at a May 28 press conference.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
This congressman’s career advice? Play softball
I eventually ended up getting kind of a glorified internship with the House Republican Conference, which at the time was chaired by Rep. Jerry Lewis of California.
Policy · 116th Congress
Corporations and consumer groups battle over COVID-19 liability
I had a conference call today with the groups Texas Civil Justice League and the Texans for Lawsuit Reform,” Cornyn said Monday in an interview with CQ Roll Call.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: (Democratic) Party like it’s 2018
John Ratcliffe today to be the next director of national intelligence, opening up a ruby-red House seat outside Dallas.
Congress · 116th Congress
Virus aid bill and proxy voting readied for House action
“I regret very much that we are not coming here today with a proposal that both our leaderships embrace,” said McGovern.
Policy · 116th Congress
Farmers are coming around on climate change
Major farm and livestock groups held a press conference in February to project a united voice on an issue they’ve long avoided.
Congress · 116th Congress
Both chambers of Congress to return May 4, despite pandemic recommendations
Both chambers of Congress will return to the Capitol for regular legislative session on May 4, which is 11 days before the current stay-at-home order in Washington, D.C., expires.
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus aid talks bleed into Monday as deal momentum slows
At his Sunday press briefing, Trump said while state and local aid won’t be in the package lawmakers will vote on this week, he supports providing more assistance in the next funding round.
Congress · 116th Congress
Coronavirus aid talks set to drag into weekend, Schumer says
While Schumer noted that Trump made some conciliatory comments at his Thursday evening press conference, the president himself appeared to be in a combative mood Friday morning.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate squabbles over coronavirus stimulus reach fever pitch
“We’re going to get this done today,” Minority Whip Richard J. Durbin said. “Take a breath. Everyone’s emotional and excited. But we’re going to get this done.”
Policy · 116th Congress
Airlines seek $58 billion in aid for business lost to pandemic
“This is a today problem, not a tomorrow problem,” said Airlines for America CEO Nicholas E. Calio. “It requires urgent action.”
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
How lawmakers are spending their coronavirus self-quarantines
“We met for about 20 minutes, sitting together at a conference table,” Cruz said in a press release, describing the early March encounter. “We shook hands twice and took pictures together.”