House of Representatives – Page 164

They Legitimized the Myth of a Stolen Election — and Reaped the Rewards

On the day the Capitol was attacked, 139 Republicans in the House voted to dispute the Electoral College count. This is how they got there.

October 3, 2022

Democrats in Congress Point Fingers at Their Leaders Over Stock Trading Ban

The perception that lawmakers are cashing in on their offices has fueled cynicism among voters. Some politicians want to take the current limits further.

October 2, 2022

Lawmakers Confront a Rise in Threats and Intimidation, and Fear Worse

Violent political speech has increasingly crossed into the realm of in-person confrontation for members of Congress in both parties, raising the prospect of a disastrous event.

October 1, 2022

House Postpones Stock-Trading Vote

The majority leader’s announcement that the House would not vote this week on a bill to curb trading by members of Congress punted the issue until after the midterm elections and reflected a rough road ahead.

September 30, 2022

Congress Clears Stopgap Spending Bill With $12.3 Billion in Aid to Ukraine

The House passed the bill in its final legislative act before the midterm congressional elections, sending it to President Biden before a midnight deadline when federal funding is set to lapse.