Tag: US House of Representatives

Thursday, October 26th 2023 - 09:15 UTC
Mike Johnson becomes new Speaker of US House of Representatives

Republican Congressman Mike Johnson of Lousiana was sworn in Wednesday as the 56th Speaker of the US House of Representatives after seemingly endless weeks of internal squabbling among his party's lawmakers.
Saturday, March 28th 2020 - 08:39 UTC
US approves the massive US$ 2,2 trillion package to cope with the pandemic

The US House of Representatives on Friday approved a US$2.2 trillion aid package - the largest in American history - to help people and businesses cope with the economic downturn inflicted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Wednesday, October 30th 2019 - 08:59 UTC
US Representatives officially recognize the “Armenian genocide”

The US House of Representatives passed a resolution on Tuesday officially recognizing the “Armenian genocide,” a symbolic but unprecedented move that angered Turkey amid already-heightened tensions with Washington.
Wednesday, November 9th 2016 - 08:22 UTC
Republicans retain control of the US House of Representatives

The Republican Party has retained its majority in the US House of Representatives, projections suggest early Wednesday. The TV networks ABC and NBC both projected a Republican majority in the 435-seat chamber, which the party has controlled since 2010.
Friday, June 26th 2015 - 06:25 UTC
Obama given authority to conclude trade agreements and US workers financial aid for possible job loss

The United States House of Representatives concluded a tumultuous three-week debate Thursday on trade when Democrats reversed themselves and approved a bill designed to provide financial help to US workers who can show they lost their job because of international trade.
Friday, December 12th 2014 - 07:16 UTC
US Congress passes 1.1tn budget which funds government until 09/2015

The US House of Representatives has passed a 1.1tn dollar budget hour before government was due to shut down at midnight on Thursday. The Republican measure passed by 219 votes to 206 after President Barack Obama had urged Democrats to support the measure.
Thursday, December 11th 2014 - 11:35 UTC
US Congress votes sanctions on Venezuelan government officials and sends bill for Obama's signature

The US House of Representatives passed legislation to impose sanctions on Venezuelan government officials found to have violated protesters' rights during demonstrations earlier this year.
Thursday, May 29th 2014 - 06:00 UTC
US Lower House approves legislation to impose sanctions on Venezuela

The US House of Representatives passed legislation on Wednesday, to impose sanctions on Venezuelans responsible for human rights abuses during anti-government protests, despite Obama administration worries that they could threaten talks seeking to ease the unrest.
Saturday, July 21st 2012 - 06:28 UTC
US members of Congress blame the UN for introducing cholera to Haiti

More than 100 Democrats from the US House of Representatives have called on the UN to take responsibility for introducing cholera to Haiti. It is the latest twist in the allegation that UN peacekeepers unwittingly introduced the disease.
Wednesday, March 2nd 2011 - 06:17 UTC
US Congress works on bill to postpone government shut-down for two weeks

The US House of Representatives has approved a measure to fund the US government for a further two weeks, avoiding a looming shut-down. The bill from the Republican-led chamber would cut government spending by 4 billion USD in that period.