House Session
The House voted to repeal the “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy by a 250-175 vote.
View in Congressional Chronicle3,177 viewsThe House voted to repeal the “Don’t ask, Don’t tell” policy by a 250-175 vote.
View in Congressional Chronicle3,177 viewsThe House continued work on a bill establishing a $30 billion fund to be used for loans for small businesses.
View in Congressional Chronicle9,372 viewsThe House voted 406-4 to let the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) raise its home mortgage insurance premiums. Members also voted to let President Obama withdraw $100 million from the Oil…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,827 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.
738 viewsThe House considered Native American water issues and support for Haiti.
View in Congressional Chronicle689 viewsThe House approved a bill extending unemployment benefits and expanding the first-time home buyers tax credit. Members also began work on legislation broadening the Department of Homeland’s …
View in Congressional Chronicle13,240 viewsThe House debated several bills and passed a measure that calls on the president and the secretary of state to oppose a recent United Nations report on the Gaza conflict, calling it biased a…
View in Congressional Chronicle2,931 viewsWitnesses testified about the Tienanmen Square crackdown in 1989. They talked about the events leading up to the crackdown, the actual crackdown, and the trends of human rights and political…
515 viewsThe House voted 307-97 in favor of a bill that grants the Food and Drug Administration certain authorities to regulate tobacco products.
View in Congressional Chronicle123,550 viewsThe House passed a bill reauthorizing programs for the State Department, United Nations, and other diplomatic programs.
View in Congressional Chronicle2,035 viewsThe House passed the “Cash for Clunkers” bill which authorizes $4 billion for cash rebates of up to $4,500 to consumers who trade in their cars or SUVs for newer, more fuel-efficient vehicle…
View in Congressional Chronicle86,068 viewsThe House began debate on the fiscal year 2010 federal budget conference report.
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