Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Dec. 12 announced the date for a special election to fill the U.S. House of Representatives seat that became vacant when Rep. Donald McEachin (D-Va.) died soon after winning another term. Youngkin, a Republican, set the election date for Feb. 21, 2023. The governor announced the date in a communication…
Special Election Set in Virginia for US House Seat Held by Democrat Who Died
Virginia Sets Special Election to Replace Late Rep. McEachin in US House
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has scheduled a special election for Feb. 21, 2023, to replace the late U.S. Rep. Donald McEachin (D-Va.), who died last month soon after winning reelection. The governor, a Republican, announced the date in a communication to election officials in counties that are part of Virginia’s 4th Congressional District, which McEachin represented….
10 House Republicans Changed Their Votes on Same-Sex Marriage Bill
Ten Republicans in the House of Representatives changed their votes on the bill that codifies protections for same-sex marriage, a measure that has drawn fierce criticism from some groups over the endangerment of religious liberty. H.R. 8404, known as the Respect for Marriage Act, was passed by the House in July and again on Dec….
Full List: How Each House Member Voted on the Respect for Marriage Act
The U.S. House of Representatives on Dec. 8 voted to pass the Respect for Marriage Act. The bill codifies a portion of a Supreme Court ruling that says same-sex marriage is a right. It also protects interracial marriage. See how each House member voted below. A list of how the Senate voted when it approved…
House Passes $858 Billion Defense Funding Bill With Termination of Military Vaccine Mandate
The U.S. House of Representatives on Dec. 8 passed a defense funding bill that would force the termination of the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate if it is also approved by the Senate and signed by President Joe Biden. The House approved the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2023 in a 350–80 vote. One hundred…
Republicans Flip Another House Seat in Next Congress, Expanding GOP Majority
Republicans have flipped a U.S. House of Representatives seat representing a central California district, expanding their majority in the next Congress. Farmer and businessman John Duarte, a Republican, declared victory on Dec. 2. “I promised our Valley families that I would be their bipartisan champion in Washington, D.C. by fighting for food on our tables,…
Republicans Flip Another House Seat, Expanding GOP Majority in Next Congress
Republicans have flipped a U.S. House of Representatives seat representing a central California district, expanding their majority in the next Congress. Farmer and businessman John Duarte, a Republican, declared victory on Dec. 2. “I promised our Valley families that I would be their bipartisan champion in Washington, D.C. by fighting for food on our tables,…
US House Passes Legislation to Avoid Rail Strike
The U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 30 passed legislation that would impose an agreement on rail unions that are poised to strike. In a 290-137 vote, the House passed a bill that would impose the tentative agreement that multiple unions have rejected, despite opposition from some of the unions, which wanted Congress to include paid…
US House Passes Legislation to Avert Rail Strike
The U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 30 passed legislation that would impose an agreement on rail unions that are poised to strike and also approved adding paid sick leave to the pact. The House agreed, on a 290–137 vote, to impose the tentative agreement that multiple unions have rejected, despite opposition from some of the unions….
McCarthy Confident About Speaker Bid Even as Reformers in Both Parties Seek Rules Changes
November 22, 2022
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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy’s announcement that he will kick three far-Left Democrats off of committees if he is elected Speaker of the House is a key step in the California Republican’s drive to gain enough votes to hold the most powerful gavel in the nation’s Capitol. With four seats still to be decided from…
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