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Seventeen of the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates spoke at the Polk County Democrats Steak Fry in Des Moines, Iowa. Each candidate took the stage for about 10 minutes to make their ca…

Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D-South Bend, IN), Representative Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D), author Marianne Williamson, former Ho…

Democratic presidential candidates participated in the AFSCME 2020 Public Service Forum in Las Vegas. The candidates each made their case to be the next president.

House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn (D-SC) held his “world famous” fish fry in Columbia, South Carolina. Representative Clyburn’s first fish fry in 1992 was held to thank campaign volunteers who…

The Iowa Democratic Party held its Hall of Fame event with remarks from 19 Democratic presidential candidates.

On day 25 of a government shutdown, the House debated a bill that would have reopened the government through February 1. The measure failed by a vote of 237-187, short of the 2/3 majority ne…

The House speaker held a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with newly-elected representatives. The event happens at the start of each Congress. The official swearing-in ceremony took place ear…

The House approved a fiscal year 2019 spending bill that covers the Department of Veterans Affairs, military construction, energy and water programs, and legislation branch operations. Membe…

The House passed a bill that would reform the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) litigation process and provide education to state and local governments as well as property owners for ADA…

The House debated and passed a resolution requiring all members and staff to complete mandatory anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training during each session of Congress. Lawmakers al…

House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) held a ceremonial swearing-in and photo opportunity with members of the 115th Congress and their families. The event happens at the start of each Congre…

The House approved short-term federal government funding through April 28, 2017. Members also passed a water projects authorization bill that includes money for Flint, Michigan.

The House approved two financial services bills, one dealing with the consolidated assets threshold for small bank holding companies and one on funding for the Financial Stability Oversight …

The House debated and voted on amendments to a multi-year highway and transportation funding bill. Several amendments involve reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank.

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) held a ceremonial swearing-in for members of the 114th Congress.

House members debated four bills under suspension of the rules and passed H.R. 4012, which requires the EPA to disclose the scientific data it uses to justify its regulations. Members delive…

The House convened for a legislative session.

First votes expected: 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Last votes expected: evening. One Minute Speeches Begin consideration of H.R. 2217 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2014 (Open Rul…

The House met for a period of legislative business, which included the Bureau of Reclamation Small Conduit Hydropower Development and Rural Jobs Act