Dec 02 House votes to avert shutdown, but quick Senate approval in doubt By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The House has passed a bill that funds the government through Feb. 18 and avoids a short-term shutdown after midnight Friday. Continue reading
Nov 02 Ohio Democrat Shontel Brown wins special election for Cleveland-area House seat By Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press Democrat Shontel Brown has won the Cleveland-area U.S. House seat formerly held by Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge in Tuesday's special election. Continue reading
Oct 12 WATCH: House returns to stave off default with debt limit vote By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Members of the House are scrambling to Washington to pass a short-term lift of the nation's debt limit. The vote Tuesday will ensure the federal government can continue fully paying its bills into December. Continue reading
Sep 16 Watch 6:19 Democrats push to pass ‘historic legislation’ but major obstacles remain Democrats are pressing to pass a $3.5 trillion piece of legislation called the "Build Back Better" plan that would address many issues including paid-family leave, child care and climate change. But as they started this week to move on important… Continue watching
Jun 29 U.S. House votes to ease entry process for Afghan interpreters By Associated Press The bill, which drew bipartisan support, eliminates a requirement that special visa applicants get a medical exam before they leave Afghanistan. They would be able to get the exam once they are in the U.S. Continue reading
Jun 11 Vaccinated lawmakers get to take off their masks in House By Kevin Freking, Associated Press The news is delighting some GOP lawmakers who have been chafing at the mask-wearing requirements. Some had even flouted the rule and refused to wear a mask on the House floor, inviting fines. Continue reading
May 19 Republicans rebel against mask requirement in House chamber By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Republicans are rebelling against the requirement that they wear a mask on the House floor. And that's stoking tensions with majority Democrats who still require masks despite updated guidance from federal health officials. Continue reading
Feb 04 WATCH: Experts, leaders testify before House on the small business economy during COVID-19 By Joyce M. Rosenberg, Associated Press As the U.S. economy undergoes an uneven recovery from the virus pandemic, many small business owners face a tough decision on whether and when to take on employees. Continue reading
Dec 28 House votes to override Trump’s veto of defense bill By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Trump rejected the defense bill last week, saying it failed to limit social media companies he claims were biased against him during his failed reelection campaign. Continue reading
Dec 28 House approves Trump’s $2,000 checks, sending to GOP-led Senate By Associated Press The vote divides Republicans who mostly resist more spending. But many House Republicans joined in support, despite being wary of bucking the president. Senators are set to return to session Tuesday to consider the measure. Continue reading