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For new GOP House majority, a focus on abortion messaging - Roll Call

The House will vote later this week on two measures, including one condemning attacks on anti-abortion groups, centers and churches.

Roll Call · Jan 9, 2023

Rep. Jason Smith wins three-way contest for Ways and Means gavel - Roll Call

​Rep. Jason Smith, a self-proclaimed “firebrand” preaching a populist image of the GOP, won the nomination to be Ways and Means chairman.

Roll Call · Jan 9, 2023

Ethics group seeks investigation of Santos campaign finances - Roll Call

The Campaign Legal Center questions where Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., got $705,000 he loaned to his campaign.

Roll Call · Jan 9, 2023

Speaker turmoil offers incoming members rare spotlight - Roll Call

Incoming Republicans James, Ciscomani get time for early speeches, fueling speculation about future leadership ambitions

Roll Call · Jan 6, 2023

‘The House is not in order!’ — Congressional Hits and Misses - Roll Call

The first Congressional Hits and Misses of 2023 focuses mainly on the House — which was definitely not in order this week. 

Roll Call · Jan 6, 2023

Biden honors officers, officials to mark Jan. 6 attack anniversary - Roll Call

President Joe Biden marked two years since Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol by honoring the work of those who defended the building.

Roll Call · Jan 6, 2023

Photos of the week: Historic speaker election - Roll Call

CQ Roll Call’s photojournalists have documented this week’s historic stalemate to elect a speaker of the House.

Roll Call · Jan 6, 2023

‘Still raw’: Democrats mark January 6 as Republicans feud over House speaker - Roll Call

The second anniversary was a study in contrast. Democrats gathered for a brief ceremony, while Kevin McCarthy rallied his party.

Roll Call · Jan 6, 2023

McCarthy buys time as he tries to lock down speaker votes - Roll Call

Kevin McCarthy was three votes shy of securing the speaker’s gavel on Friday afternoon after flipping 14 of 20 Republicans.

Roll Call · Jan 6, 2023

Judges order South Carolina to redraw congressional map - Roll Call

A panel of three federal judges in South Carolina ruled Friday the state’s 1st District was an unconstitutional racial gerrymander.

Roll Call · Jan 6, 2023