Dec 17 House passes $1.4 trillion federal spending bill By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The House first passed a measure funding domestic programs on a 297-120 vote. But one-third of the Democrats defected on a 280-138 vote on the second bill, which funds the military and the Department of Homeland Security, mostly because it… Continue reading
Dec 04 U.S. Rep. Denny Heck of Washington state to retire after term By Gene Johnson, Associated Press Democratic Rep. Denny Heck of Washington state announced Wednesday that he is retiring from Congress at the end of his term, saying his work on the investigation into Russian election interference and the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump have… Continue reading
Nov 19 House passes short-term spending measure as talks falter By Associated Press Tuesday’s legislation would avert a Thanksgiving government shutdown but opens the door to a possible shutdown just before Christmas. Continue reading
Oct 31 WATCH: Katie Hill blames scandal, resignation on ‘double standard’ By Associated Press The Democrat told the House in her farewell speech Thursday that she's leaving while men accused of "intentional acts of sexual violence" sit in the nation's highest offices. Continue reading
Oct 31 WATCH: House approves impeachment inquiry resolution The resolution is expected to pass largely along party lines. Watch the debate and vote in the video player. Continue reading
Oct 29 House OKs bill punishing Turkey for Syria move By Associated Press The 403-16 roll call was Congress' latest show of dismay over President Donald Trump's policies in the region. Continue reading
Oct 29 Read the full text of the House impeachment inquiry resolution By Magan Crane The House of Representatives is expected to take its first formal vote on the impeachment inquiry on Thursday. Continue reading
Oct 25 WATCH: Elijah Cummings’ funeral with remembrances from Obama, Clintons The body of congressman and civil rights champion Elijah Cummings returned Friday to the church where he worshipped in his beloved Baltimore for a final farewell. Continue reading
Sep 25 WATCH: Lawmakers react to Trump impeachment inquiry on House floor By Associated Press The Democratic-controlled House is expected to consider a resolution insisting the Trump administration turn over to Congress the whistleblower's complaint. Continue reading
Sep 11 GOP holds North Carolina House seat but shows frailty in suburbs By Alan Fram, Associated Press The results in the district underscored the rural-urban split between the parties, with the Republican running up substantial numbers in outlying areas and the Democrat eroding GOP advantages in suburban areas. Continue reading