U.S. House of Representatives Archives

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Congress seems to be courting a long recession

by The Editorial Board September 30, 2020September 29, 2020

The House has a bipartisan COVID relief package, but Senate Republicans have failed to grasp the moment’s urgency.

Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Sen. Collins, fellow Republicans need to get serious on COVID bill

by The Editorial Board August 11, 2020August 11, 2020

Since Republican senators have developed no relief plan, they need to craft legislation that can attract enough Democratic votes to pass.

Nation & World, News, Politics

House casts first-ever remote vote as Republicans wage constitutional challenge

by LISA MASCARO and ANDREW TAYLOR May 27, 2020May 28, 2020

The new system of remote voting by proxy was pushed forward by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and fellow Democratic leaders this month as a temporary measure.

Nation & World

Congress acts to limit Trump on military action in Iran

by MATTHEW DALY March 11, 2020March 12, 2020

The House gives final legislative approval to the measure, sending it to the president, who has vowed to veto it.

Elections, Nation & World, News, Politics

Face of impeachment: Schiff sets tone with appeals to Senate

by MARY CLARE JALONICK January 24, 2020January 24, 2020

In a rare spontaneous moment: Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s chief defenders, stopped Rep. Adam Schiff to shake his hand and compliment him on his arguments for Trump’s removal.

Paul Irving, Cheryl Johnson, Jerrold Nadler, Adam Schiff

Nation & World, News, Politics

In dramatic march, House leaders send impeachment articles to the Senate

by LISA MASCARO January 15, 2020January 15, 2020

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also names the seven representatives who will prosecute the case.

Nation & World, News, Politics

House will vote Wednesday to send impeachment articles to Senate

by LISA MASCARO, ALAN FRAM, MARY CLARE JALONICK and LAURIE KELLMAN January 14, 2020January 14, 2020

Speaker Nancy Pelosi meets privately at the Capitol with Democrats about next steps.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Pelosi to send impeachment articles to Senate for historic trial

by LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK January 10, 2020January 10, 2020

Meanwhile, Sen. Susan Collins of Maine says she is in discussions with other Republicans on a strategy that would allow the Senate to hear new testimony.