Congress · 117th Congress
Presidential transition process changes head to Biden’s desk
The House cleared the omnibus measure on Friday afternoon, sending it on to the president.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Most members phone it in as House clears spending package
Butterfield, who was in the presiding officer’s chair, said rules adopted for the Congress say that members “recording their presence by proxy are counted for the purpose of establishing a quorum.”
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate passes $1.7 trillion omnibus spending bill
Border dispute Thursday’s passage followed drama Wednesday night when a dispute over an amendment related to Trump-era border restrictions during the public health emergency delayed passage.
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As threats rise, Congress agrees on extra money for Capitol Police
It’s the smallest of the 12 bills in the omnibus package but has taken on larger importance after the Capitol attack of Jan. 6, 2021, and the recent assault on the husband of Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Congress · 117th Congress
Anti-McCarthy group vows not to be picked off one-by-one
Mark Meadows of North Carolina, a founding Freedom Caucus member who left Congress to become White House chief of staff under President Donald Trump.
Congress · 117th Congress
House sends Senate one-week stopgap funds extension to buy time
The House passed a stopgap measure Wednesday to give Congress an extra week to complete an overdue omnibus spending package.
Congress · 117th Congress
Schumer says he expects omnibus to include electoral count overhaul
Supporters of President Donald Trump sought to exploit those loopholes last year to keep him in power.
Congress · 117th Congress
Supreme Court questions theory on state power in federal elections
A majority of justices on the Supreme Court sounded skeptical at oral arguments Wednesday that state courts can’t review state rules for congressional elections, part of a dispute over North Carolina’s
Congress · 117th Congress
Congress sticks with Twitter instead of flocking to other social media, for now
It gave rise to both Donald Trump and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
Congress · 117th Congress
Manchin and Klobuchar: Omnibus likely place for electoral count overhaul
Legislation to overhaul how Congress counts presidential electoral votes should hop on the must-pass spending omnibus on its way out of the Senate, Sens.
Congress · 117th Congress
Democrats compete to do ‘unglamorous’ work in House leadership posts
In addition to the leadership elections, the Democratic Caucus organizing meeting Wednesday will include votes on member proposals to change various caucus rules, including a long divisive proposal
Congress · 117th Congress
GOP prepares for leadership vote after disappointing midterms
Former President Donald Trump endorsed McCarthy for speaker a day before Election Day.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Democrats keep Senate control ahead of Georgia runoff
Democrats will keep their Senate majority in the 118th Congress, even if they lose a runoff election in Georgia, though winning that race could make running the chamber easier next year.
Congress · 117th Congress
House defends power to fine Republicans who flouted mask rule
Circuit argument Wednesday on Massie’s case about the mask requirement comes the day after a midterm election that might give Republicans control of the House in the next Congress that starts in January
Congress · 117th Congress
House Republicans scrutinize Biden with restored oversight tool
Tom Cole of Oklahoma, the top Republican on the Rules panel, has a different take. He brushed off charges of obstructionism.
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Nebraska policy wonk makes pitch for top Ways and Means slot
He recalled hearing Smith tell stories of playing cards with members of Congress on both sides of the aisle while they traveled together.
Congress · 117th Congress
Path uncertain for US-Taiwan free trade deal despite Hill support
However, the Biden administration last summer allowed the trade promotion authority passed by Congress in 2015 to expire without pushing for it to be renewed.
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Senate bill would boost alternative assets in 401(k) plans
Bipartisan support would boost its chances for a year-end tax bill, which will need support on both sides of the aisle to pass.
Congress · 117th Congress
Jan. 6 committee-led elections bill passes House, but has an uncertain Senate future
Cheney and Lofgren are members of the select committee investigating last year’s Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol by a pro-Trump mob.
Congress · 117th Congress
Nuclear arms fears surface during Senate hearing
“If the president and the vice president and all the leadership of Congress is gone, we’re decapitated.”