The House passed legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act on a 251-174 vote, marking the first significant domestic policy bill to advance in three weeks after a period of procedural stalling. Six committee meetings examined everything from federal broadband expansion to IRS enforcement funding, while two amendments were introduced targeting environmental regulations in the upcoming appropriations process.
🏛 House Floor Votes
✅ Passed — 370 Yeas, 48 Nays Roll call →
Amendment — H R 6500: AGOA Extension Act
✅ Passed — 210 Yeas, 208 Nays Roll call →
On agreeing to the resolution — H RES 1499: Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res…
✅ Passed — 212 Yeas, 205 Nays Roll call →
Previous Question — H RES 1499: Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res…
🏢 Committee Activity
📝 Amendments Submitted Today
HAMDT 258
An amendment numbered 28 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to codify protections and responsibilities for chaplains and subject such protections to prosecution under the Uniform Code of Milit…
HAMDT 259
An amendment numbered 30 printed in Part A of House Report 119-755 to authorize the Secretary to approve any eligible investor and cleared investment professional who meets the program's statutory an…
📰 In the News
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• Averting a Shutdown, Congress Punts Federal Spending Decisions to December – Education Week
• Watch House Republicans 'Very Optimistic' That Party Will Hold Control of Congress – Bloomberg.com
• House passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms – The Guardian
• US House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown before midterm elections – Reuters
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