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News Articles: House of Representatives

Newly elected House Speaker Kevin McCarthy delivers a speech after he was elected on the 15th ballot on Jan. 7.

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  • Politics

McCarthy's struggles point to troubles ahead for his office, his party and Congress

The memory of the speakership fights leading up to the Civil War remind us that the consequences of dysfunction in the national government affect us all.

January 08, 2023
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By:
  • Ron Elving
Rep. Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is congratulated after winning the 15th vote in the House chamber as the House enters the fifth day trying to elect a speaker and convene the 118th Congress in Washington, early Saturday.

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  • Politics

Kevin McCarthy elected House speaker after 15 votes and days of negotiations

Friday night was full of drama and twists and turns, as California Republican Kevin McCarthy eked out a win in the 15th round of voting for the speaker of the House.

January 07, 2023
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By:
  • Barbara Sprunt and
  • Susan Davis
House Clerk Cheryl Johnson receives a standing ovation in the House chamber on Thursday, the third day of speaker elections.

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  • Politics

Meet Cheryl Johnson, the House clerk managing the speaker votes

Johnson has served as House clerk since 2019, the fourth woman and second Black person to do so. She's drawn praise from both sides of the aisle for running the speaker vote and maintaining order.

January 06, 2023
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By:
  • Rachel Treisman

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Kemp won't support early Democratic primary; McCarthy fight to be speaker endures

Thursday on Political Rewind: Gov. Brian Kemp says he won't support the move by national Democrats to move Georgia's primary earlier. After two days of failed votes, Rep. Kevin McCarthy continues his bid for House Speaker.

January 05, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Congress GOP fails to elect House Speaker; race for Ralston's seat goes to runoff

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Republicans failed to elect a Speaker of the House yesterday. Will Rep. Kevin McCarthy win in a historic fourth vote today? In Georgia, the race for former Rep. David Ralston's seat is going to a runoff while Gov. Brian Kemp and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones vow to reign in "far-left local prosecutors."
 

January 04, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola smiles before a debate for Alaska's sole U.S. House seat on Oct. 26, in Anchorage, Alaska. Peltola was elected to a full term in the House on Wednesday, Nov. 23, months after the Alaska Democrat won a special election to the seat following the death earlier this year of longtime Republican Rep. Don Young.

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  • Politics

Democrat Mary Peltola, the 1st Alaska Native in Congress, wins a full term

The first Alaska Native to serve in Congress and first woman to hold Alaska's House seat, Peltola beat Republicans Sarah Palin and Nick Begich in ranked choice election results announced Wednesday.

November 24, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., speaks with reporters as he leaves a House Republican Caucus meeting on Capitol Hill on Monday.

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  • Politics

Republicans narrowly retake control of the House, setting up divided government

Focusing on the rising costs of groceries and gas, and promising new investigations of President Biden's administration, Republicans won a slim majority in the House in the midterm elections.

November 17, 2022
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By:
  • Deirdre Walsh
GOP Congressman-elect Rich McCormick won in Georgia's 6th District on November 8, 2022.

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  • News

New U.S. representative says Republican success hinges on 'loving message'

Among the winners in the week's elections was new U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick in metro Atlanta’s 6th Congressional District, one redrawn since the last census to become more favorable to the GOP. The former Marine pilot and ER doctor, who'd previously run and lost in the 7th District, easily beat his Democratic opponent.

November 10, 2022
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By:
  • Peter Biello
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 28: Paul Pelosi (L) and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) attend the 2018 White House Correspondents' Dinner at Washington Hilton on April 28, 2018 in Washington, DC.

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  • National

Nancy Pelosi says she is traumatized by hammer attack on her husband Paul

Pelosi said she is grateful for the quick response of law enforcement and medical experts, and leaning on her Christian faith in a difficult time.

October 30, 2022
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By:
  • Robbie Griffiths
Republican House candidate Harriet Hageman speaks to supporters on Tuesday in Cheyenne, Wyo., after defeating Rep. Liz Cheney in the Republican primary.

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  • Politics

Who is Harriet Hageman, the woman who beat Liz Cheney in the Wyoming House race?

Former President Donald Trump endorsed Hageman after Cheney broke with fellow Republicans to impeach Trump and criticize his handling of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot.

August 17, 2022
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By:
  • Ayana Archie
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, walks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, June 9, 2022.

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  • Politics

House passes a bill giving police security to families of Supreme Court justices

The legislation was introduced by Sen. John Cornyn, a Texas Republican, and unanimously passed the Senate last month.

June 16, 2022
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By:
  • Ayana Archie
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, walks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, June 9, 2022.

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  • Politics

House passes a bill giving police security to families of Supreme Court justices

The legislation was introduced by Sen. John Cornyn, a Texas Republican, and unanimously passed the Senate last month.

June 16, 2022
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By:
  • Ayana Archie
The monarch butterfly species is one of thousands which states have flagged for conservation, but have limited resources to support.

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  • Politics

U.S. House passes a major wildlife conservation spending bill

The Recovering America's Wildlife Act would create a permanent fund of more than $1.3 billion, given to states, territories, and tribal nations for wildlife conservation on the ground.

June 14, 2022
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By:
  • Laura Benshoff
More than 40 people gathered at Summit Presbyterian Church in northwest Philadelphia on Thursday to watch the first public hearing from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection.

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  • Politics

In Philadelphia, liberals gather to experience the first Jan. 6 hearing together

In a northwest Philadelphia church, more than 40 people gathered to watch the hearings, calling for a moment of collective action.

June 10, 2022
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By:
  • Juana Summers
More than 40 people gathered at Summit Presbyterian Church in northwest Philadelphia on Thursday to watch the first public hearing from the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection.

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  • Politics

In Philadelphia, liberals gather to experience the first Jan. 6 hearing together

In a northwest Philadelphia church, more than 40 people gathered to watch the hearings, calling for a moment of collective action.

June 10, 2022
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By:
  • Juana Summers
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