Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Calls Anonymous Official Who Penned Critical Op-Ed ‘Gutless’
the GOP tax overhaul bill and nixing federal regulations.
Search Roll Call
Search the Roll Call archive by keyword, date, Congress, section, or tags.
3,599 results for "p/bill"
Opinion · 115th Congress
Kavanaugh’s First Stand Was the Blandest Thing Since White Bread
</p> Kavanaugh, a veteran of the Kenneth Starr investigation of Bill Clinton, had no problems with Star Chamber tactics as he pushed for aggressively questioning the president in graphic terms about his
Politics · 115th Congress
Blue Dogs See Single-Digit Majority as Their ‘Sweet Spot’
</p> The coalition used to have a whip that would coalesce the group around policy positions that helped shape legislation such as the 2009 stimulus bill and the 2010 health care and financial overhauls
Politics · 115th Congress
Outside Kavanaugh Cacophony, Congress Faces Looming Deadline on Government Spending
</p> Having the Defense spending bill on that package would help add votes, but negotiations have only begun on that measure and the Labor-HHS-Education bill.</p> For now, both bills have momentum.
Policy · 115th Congress
Road Ahead: The House Is Back, Looking for Deals on Spending and Farm Bill
Farm bill negotiators have scheduled a formal meeting Wednesday in the Senate’s Kennedy Caucus Room, and the appropriators responsible for the first bundle of three fiscal 2019 spending bills hope to meet
Politics · 115th Congress
Protesters Rile Kavanaugh Hearing
</p> Watch: Protesters Interrupt Kavanaugh Hearing One After Another</p> [jwp-video n=”1″]</p> Within the first 15 minutes of the hearing, protestors shouted and drowned out lawmakers.
Politics · 115th Congress
Ayanna Pressley Upsets Rep. Capuano in Massachusetts Democratic Primary
Joseph P. Kennedy II and former Sen. John Kerry.</p> Pressley netted endorsements from The Boston Globe and the rival Boston Herald.
Politics · 115th Congress
It’s Kavanaugh Week on the Hill. Here’s What to Expect
</p> Watch: Democratic Delays, 2020 Hopefuls and Don’t Forget About the Issues — What We’re Watching at Kavanaugh’s Hearing</p> [jwp-video n=”1″]</p> And at least five Democrats face pressure just ahead
Opinion · 115th Congress
Just When You Least Expect It — A Congress That (Sort of) Works
</p> ICYMI: Senate GOP’s Tribute to John McCain</p> [jwp-video n=”1″]</p> Take a bow, chairmen By all accounts, credit for getting the bills this far goes to the two veteran legislators leading the Appropriations
Politics · 115th Congress
Images From McCain Memorial at the National Cathedral Saturday
</p> Here are images from services Saturday at the National Cathedral: </p>Cindy McCain and daughter Meghan, sons Jimmy, a Marine, and Jack, a Naval officer, are seen as wait for McCain’s casket to be
Politics · 115th Congress
Here’s Who is Attending McCain Memorial at National Cathedral
</p> Here is who is attending Saturday’s service at the Washington National Cathedral: </p>Current and former U.S. leadersFormer President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary ClintonFormer
Politics · 115th Congress
Democratic Poll: GOP Rep. Fred Upton in Competitive Race in Michigan
</p> The survey also asked about “the health care bill that Republicans in Congress tried to pass last year,” and respondents did not have high opinions of the legislation.
Opinion · 115th Congress
What John McCain and That Thumbs-Down Meant to One Family
I regularly grabbed him in the Senate basement or outside the chamber to ask about overruns on the F-35 fighter jet or progress on the massive annual Pentagon policy bill.
Policy · 115th Congress
Canada: No Deal Yet With U.S. on NAFTA Update
.″ </p> The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office’s echoed Freeland’s comments.</p> “The negotiations between the United States and Canada are ongoing.
Politics · 115th Congress
Pentagon Still Faces Possible CR, Even Government Shutdown
</p> As for the Pentagon bill, the House passed its version on June 28, while the Senate passed on Aug. 23 a measure combining its Defense money bill with its Labor-HHS-Education measure.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Signals Intent to Nix Proposed Federal Pay Increase
</p> The move drew a quick response from D.C.-area members and is almost certain to draw howls from the Senate, which included a 1.9 percent pay raise in its Financial Services spending bill.
Politics · 115th Congress
Here Are the Senators Attending John McCain’s Funeral
Bill Cassidy, R-La.Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del.Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn.Sen. John Cornyn, R-TexasSen. Steve Daines, R-Mont.Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz.Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y.Sen.
Politics · 115th Congress
Senate Democrats Join House Counterparts in Pushing Betsy DeVos to Back Off on Guns in Schools
That amendment to the fiscal 2019 spending bill that includes the Department of Education didn’t get a vote.
Politics · 115th Congress
Here Are All the Republicans Jockeying for Committee Leadership Positions (So Far)
Lucas of Oklahoma, Blaine Luetkemeyer of Missouri, Bill Huizenga of Michigan and Sean P. Duffy of Wisconsin are all expected to run if McHenry does not.
Politics · 115th Congress
Senate Death Gratuity Tradition Will Continue for Family of John McCain
The only question is, which spending bill will it hitch a ride on?</p> Congress traditionally offers a death gratuity to be paid to the family of any lawmaker who dies in office.