House Session, Part 2
The House continued its legislative session from earlier in the day.
View in Congressional Chronicle183 viewsThe House continued its legislative session from earlier in the day.
View in Congressional Chronicle183 viewsDuring Morning Hour, any member may speak for up to five minutes on any topic. When no additional members seek recognition, Morning Hour concludes.
View in Congressional Chronicle211 viewsSusan Rice testified on the United Nations fiscal year 2013 budget.
329 viewsOne Minute Speeches (15 per side) H.R. 2117 - Protecting Academic Freedom in Higher Education Act (Structured Rule) The rule provides for one hour of general debate and makes in order the f…
View in Congressional Chronicle1,698 viewsThe House passed a bill that allows gun owners to carry concealed handguns across state lines.
View in Congressional Chronicle3,836 viewsThe House approved the Republican debt and deficit reduction plan, which they call the Cut, Cap, and Balance Bill. The legislation requires $111 billion in spending reductions and establishe…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,486 viewsPatrick Conroy opened the session with his first prayer as House chaplain.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,624 viewsRep Crowley (D-NY) gave a silent one-minute speech during today’s House session.
View in Congressional Chronicle4,261 viewsSecretary of State Hillary Clinton said she would meet members of the Libyan opposition during a visit to Egypt and Tunisia. She also said the U.S. should not act alone in response to recent…
588 viewsThe House passed a short-term, two-week extension of the fiscal year 2011 spending bill that extends funding through Friday, March 18, 2011.
View in Congressional Chronicle3,552 viewsComplete consideration of H. Res. 72--Directing certain standing committees to inventory and review existing, pending, and proposed regulations and orders from agencies of the Federal Govern…
View in Congressional Chronicle648 viewsIn an annual rally on the National Mall, “pro-life” advocates and lawmakers talked about the anniversary of Roe v. Wade and about public policy positions favoring their viewpoint.
1,446 viewsThe House considered a number of bills, including ones on surface transportation and aid for Haiti.
View in Congressional Chronicle7,682 viewsBen Bernanke testified about the state of the U.S. economy and the economic outlook. In his remarks he said that he expected the economic recovery to remain on track despite the recent debt …
488 viewsThe House passed several suspension bills debated previously. Charles Djou (D-HI) was sworn to finish the term of former Representative Neil Abercrombie (D), who resigned.
View in Congressional Chronicle1,985 viewsThe House considered 12 bills under suspension of the rules.
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