US Speaker Nancy Pelosi names Donald Trump impeachment managers ahead of vote
US Speaker Nancy Pelosi has named impeachment managers ahead of the vote to impeach Trump. The team includes three women, four people of colour and lawmakers from states stretching from Rhode Island to California. Rep Jamie Raskin will be the lead manager
Jan 13, 2021, 10:25 AM IST
In historic move, US House set to vote to impeach Donald Trump
The vote in the Democratic-controlled House is expected to fall almost entirely along party lines, underscoring the deep divide in Congress over Trump`s conduct - and the larger political schism within the nation itself.
Dec 18, 2019, 17:24 PM IST
US House condemns 'ethnic cleansing' Rohingyas, passes resolution
The US House of Representatives has condemned the "ethnic cleansing" of Rohingya Muslims and called on Myanmar's leadership to end attacks on minorities in the Rakhine state, in the stiffest congressional criticism of the government in the Buddhist-majority country.
Dec 06, 2017, 14:14 PM IST
US House votes to ban abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy
The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives has voted to ban nearly all late-term abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, advancing a priority held by President Donald Trump's party.
Oct 04, 2017, 10:38 AM IST
US House imposes new 'tougher' condition for civil, military aid to Pakistan
Now, the US Secretary of Defense will have to certify that Pakistan is not providing military, financial, or logistical support to any individuals designated by the US as a terrorist operating in Pakistan or Afghanistan.
Jul 15, 2017, 10:40 AM IST
US House passes $700 billion annual defence bill
But the measure faces more hurdles before it can become law, notably because it would increase military spending beyond last year's $619 billion bill, which is barred by the 2011 Budget Control Act's caps on government spending.
Jul 14, 2017, 22:16 PM IST
US investigators seek Donald Trump - James Comey conversation memos
US House and Senate investigators have requested former FBI Director James Comey`s memos of his private discussions with President Donald Trump and any records the White House kept of their discussion including audio recordings.
Jun 10, 2017, 14:28 PM IST
US House approves tighter North Korea sanctions
The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation on Thursday to tighten sanctions on North Korea by targeting its shipping industry and companies that do business with the reclusive state.
May 05, 2017, 15:05 PM IST
US House of Representatives passes bill to repeal Obamacare
The US House of Representatives on Thursday narrowly passed a Republican effort to repeal and replace Obamacare, delivering a welcome victory to President Donald Trump after early legislative stumbles.
May 05, 2017, 00:18 AM IST
US lawmakers say hate crime unacceptable after Kansas shooting
US lawmakers publicly denounced the killing of an Indian engineer by an American navy veteran in an apparent hate crime in Kansas City, saying there is no place for these senseless acts of violence in the country.
Feb 25, 2017, 10:38 AM IST
US House allows 9/11 victims to sue Saudi, bill heads to Obama
The Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act -- approved in the House by unanimous voice vote -- is strongly opposed by the government of Saudi Arabia, the home nation of 15 of the 19 hijackers in the 9/11 attacks.
Sep 09, 2016, 22:31 PM IST
US lawmaker compares protest in US House to Rajya Sabha uproar
Congressman Mark Meadows posted two photos -- one of the Democratic party sit-in and the other of AIADMK protest by lawmakers inside the Rajya Sabha in March -- saying they look "disturbingly similar".
Jun 26, 2016, 16:13 PM IST
US House passes email privacy bill
US lawmakers have approved a bill to boost privacy protection for email and other electronic communication, closing key loopholes in digital data protection.
Apr 28, 2016, 09:08 AM IST
US House backs bill to bar climate change from trade deals
The United States House of Representatives has approved a bill that would block US negotiators from using trade agreements to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Dec 12, 2015, 01:55 AM IST
US House passes bill to lift oil export ban, veto looming
The US House of Representative passed a bill on Friday to appeal the 40-year-old oil export ban, but its future was uncertain facing a veto threatened by the White House.
Oct 10, 2015, 02:38 AM IST
US House passes anti-abortion bills as shutdown looms
The Republican-led US House of Representatives passed two anti-abortion measures Friday, highlighting intense efforts to inject the controversial issue into a spending debate two weeks before a potential government shutdown.
Sep 19, 2015, 05:18 AM IST
