Campaigns · 119th Congress
At the Races: Ready for Madam President?
The president is ramping up his domestic travel schedule this year to help sell his economic agenda and help Republicans defend their majorities in Congress.
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Nomination rules, defense policy headline the week in Congress
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-La., has his chamber’s version of the NDAA on the schedule for the week, as well.
Package of law enforcement bills spurs intraparty fight among Democrats
"I can’t help it if someone couldn’t change their schedule to be there," she said. Sen.
A glide-path caucus of new senators with enhanced statures
Kim at some point will likely join the Senate ahead of schedule, with appointed Sen. George S. Helmy resigning to clear the way for Murphy to appoint Kim.
Lawmakers look to alleviate Senate confirmation pain
The confirmation of presidential appointees has increasingly become a drag on the Senate, eating up more of the chamber’s schedule and pushing legislation to the back burner.
Even Senate sponsors are skeptical of bills to shield kids online
The panel delayed a vote on Durbin’s bill last week and has put it on the markup schedule for Thursday.
Congress · 118th Congress
Congress looks for new architect of the Capitol as calls rise for oversight
Questions around the physical security of the Capitol complex – for which the architect is partly responsible – in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack, as well as ongoing projects, like the over-budget and behind-schedule
Policy · 118th Congress
FDA falls behind in review of heavy metals in baby food
The Food and Drug Administration is behind schedule in its own plans to address the level of lead and mercury in baby foods, and Capitol Hill Democrats are taking note.
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
‘One night a year’: Softball game gets personal for Sen. Amy Klobuchar
This time, the congressional calendar was to blame for the late start, but organizers hope to return to the summer schedule in 2023 to mark the 15th anniversary.
Congress · 116th Congress
Foreign Relations chairman denounced for dispensing with Senate courtesies
Led by ranking member Bob Menendez of New Jersey, all committee Democrats signed on to two letters sent to Risch on Wednesday that protested his decision to schedule votes on nonurgent committee
Congress · 116th Congress
Airline leaders grilled over safety, refunds and use of loans
United, however, backed away from an earlier plan to mandatorily cut hours Wednesday, saying it would instead ask employees to volunteer to reduce their working hours, with involuntary schedule cuts
Congress · 116th Congress
Calls for remote voting amid coronavirus pick up support
[COVID-19 diagnoses force leaders’ hands on schedule, alternative voting procedures] Porter pointed to the double standard of Congress and health officials asking schools, businesses and local
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Feb. 3
. | Stalling business: Republicans continued to bemoan impeachment proceedings Monday for stalling the Senate’s normal schedule of business, even though it’s unclear what major legislation — if any — is
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate plans Wednesday vote to acquit Trump
“We do not believe that that schedule interferes with the ability to deliver a strong and confident State of the Union next week.”
Congress · 116th Congress
View from the gallery: Senators seek comfort and novelty during Trump trial
McConnell, usually in complete control of the Senate’s schedule, doesn’t have the same power during impeachment.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senators look to clear legislative decks before impeachment trial
“As I look through that kind of schedule, it’s — unless the House were to deliver something like right now, I don’t see how you could really do that.”
Congress · 116th Congress
Road Ahead: Impeachment trial imminent and war powers debate continues
Weekend hours A trial will trigger an unusual Senate schedule, with the chamber in session six days a week starting at 1 p.m., excluding Sundays, unless senators vote to institute a different schedule
Congress · 116th Congress
‘Come back … immediately’: Democrats call for special session in aftermath of mass shootings
There has be no indication that McConnell intends to change the schedule, which calls for pro forma sessions only with no legislative business until after Labor Day.
Congress · 116th Congress
Perfect attendance? Not for Democratic presidential hopefuls
The jostling between McConnell and Schumer over the schedule ahead of the July Fourth recess is the first time there has been a public expression of concern about significant and contentious votes
Congress · 116th Congress
Barr nomination to get votes on the Senate floor next week
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., who sets the floor schedule, tweeted Thursday that Barr “has the experience and is eminently qualified” and he expects he will be confirmed next week.