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Lawmakers said they wanted to rein in their own stock trading. What happened?

For a brief moment, it seemed like a bill to curb stock trading by members of Congress could see a vote in the House. Blessed by GOP leadership with hopes of a floor vote in the first quarter of the year, it would have been a victory for the small…

Roll Call · Mar 31

Vote studies: 2025 sets new mark for partisanship on Capitol Hill

Results point to the changing dynamics of the Senate, where the parties have each become more partisan aligned over the years.

Roll Call · Mar 5

Vote Studies 2025: Republicans power Trump to record success

In 2025, President Donald Trump compiled a record of party support that stands apart from his predecessors and even from his own first term.

Roll Call · Feb 24

Centrist republicans just ripped Mike Johnson and sided with democrats at the last second

Some people can't help but listen to their conscience.

We Got This Covered · Dec 18, 2025

How Democrats helped to orchestrate a Republican revolt against Mike Johnson

Jeffries resisted pressure from his centrists to back one of several bipartisan compromise proposals.

Axios · Dec 18, 2025

The House revolted against Mike Johnson on health care – but it will still be a climb in the Senate

ANALYSIS: The Speaker received a major black eye after four Republicans sided with Democrats on forcing a vote on extending health care tax credits. But, Eric Garcia writes, any health care bill still needs to get 60 votes in the Senate

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

House Republican centrists help Democrats defy Mike Johnson on ACA in stunning revolt

The move ensures a House vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years.

Axios · Dec 17, 2025

Four Republicans join Democrats to force vote on bill that would extend Obamacare subsidies

Major setback for Mike Johnson as rebellion underscores GOP anxiety over rise in healthcare costs before midterms

The Guardian - US · Dec 17, 2025

House Republicans join Democrats to force vote on ACA subsidies - Roll Call

A Democratic push to force a vote to extend expiring tax subsidies for three years reached 218 signatures after four Republicans signed on.

Roll Call · Dec 17, 2025

GOP mounts revolt against Mike Johnson over healthcare - but they aren’t ready to join with Democrats, yet

Republicans in tough elections want to force a vote on their legislation, but aren’t receiving much help from leaders in either party

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025