Politics · 114th Congress
House Democrats Renew Push for Gun Bill on Floor
</p> The lawmakers also asked for a “no-fly, no-buy” bill that would prevent individuals on terrorist watch lists from obtaining firearms.
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Politics · 114th Congress
N.Y. Assemblyman Who Committed Suicide Wins Primary
Days after New York Assemblyman Bill Nojay shot and killed himself at his family’s cemetery plot, he won the Republican primary to hold onto his seat on Tuesday.
Politics · 114th Congress
Poll: Heck, Cortez Masto See Negative Ratings Rise in Nevada
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call file photo) In the presidential election, GOP nominee Donald Trump now holds a 2-point lead over Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, 44 percent to 42 percent.
Politics · 114th Congress
Human Rights Campaign Criticizes Democrat’s Ad in Illinois
</p> [Rep. Bob Dold Walks a Re-Election Tightrope in Illinois]</p> Dold’s campaign also objected to the ad.
Politics · 114th Congress
House Members Seek Rules Changes on Ousting Speaker, Moments of Silence
</p> [Order in the House]</p> Another long-shot, if Republicans keep control of the House, is a request from Madeleine Z.
Politics · 114th Congress
Democrats Believe Long Shots Can Deliver a House Majority
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) The Democrats’ campaign committee was heartened when their operatives saw the polling this summer that showed Hartman running close to Smucker, who had to endure a rough primary
Politics · 114th Congress
Hoyer: House Democrats Want Omnibus After Short-Term CR
House Democrats want Congress this month to pass a short-term continuing resolution free of extraneous, partisan policy riders, and then enact an omnibus spending bill on or before Dec. 9, Minority Whip
Politics · 114th Congress
GOP Committee Members Quit to Back Shuster Opponent
Bill Shuster or his tea party opponent running as the Democratic candidate.
Politics · 114th Congress
Obama Veto Would Block Lawsuits Against Foreign Governments Linked to Terrorist Attacks
And that’s why this bill will pass.”</p> <p class="p1">House lawmakers passed the bill by a voice vote under suspension of the rules, a procedure that requires a two-thirds majority for passage.
Politics · 114th Congress
No Spending Deal Yet as Leaders Leave White House Meeting
</p> [Obama to Veto ‘9/11 Families Bill’]</p> The meeting came as senior lawmakers and the White House try to agree on a stopgap measure to fund government programs and agencies into the new fiscal year
Politics · 114th Congress
Obama to Meet With Congressional Leaders on Funding Government
</p> The three-month stopgap spending bill on the table would include emergency aid to fight Zika as well as the fiscal 2017 Military Construction-VA bill, off-Hill sources with some knowledge of the
Politics · 114th Congress
Democrats No Longer Divided Over Social Security
</p> At a news conference, Sánchez said the bill could be an alternative to raising the retirement age.
Politics · 114th Congress
When House Challengers Have Their Districts to Themselves
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) Having the district more to herself is just one part of what has made campaigning different this year, Cain said.
Politics · 114th Congress
Photos of the Week: Rotunda Reopens, Kaine Lunches with Democrats and House Marks 9/11
</p> Members of Congress concluded the week on the steps of the Capitol to mark the 15th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Politics · 114th Congress
House Passes Bill Allowing 9/11 Lawsuits Against Saudi Arabia
</p> The Obama administration opposes the bill, known as the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, over concerns that it could harm relations with Saudi Arabia, a key counterterrorism partner.
Politics · 114th Congress
Senators Might Skip Town ASAP
</p> Two sources familiar with GOP leadership’s thinking said that there are serious discussions about the Senate leaving after passing a bipartisan water resources bill and then a stopgap funding bill
Politics · 114th Congress
House Heading Toward December CR With Possible Add-Ons
</p> The Military Construction-VA appropriations bill is probably the most likely measure since the House and Senate have already finalized a compromise version.
Politics · 114th Congress
House to Put Obama in Tough Spot With 9/11 Bill Vote
</p> [Bipartisan Push on to Oppose 9/11 Bill]</p> The official said the White House would “welcome opportunities to engage with the Congress further on that discussion,” but stopped short of stating
Politics · 114th Congress
Congress Turning a New Leaf on Marijuana
</p> “At first I thought it was all a mistake,” he said. “Did people realize what they were voting on? Was it some other bill?”</p> The amendment passed 219-189.
Politics · 114th Congress
Gun Safety Groups’ Embrace of Toomey Complicates Murphy’s Mission
Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona, did when they endorsed Toomey for his efforts on a bill in 2013 that would have provided background checks for firearms.