FederalThree-Quarters of Texas’ U.S. House Delegation Has Voted by Proxy in 2022
While proxy voting received opposition from Republicans in 2020, now members of both parties make use of the measure.
While proxy voting received opposition from Republicans in 2020, now members of both parties make use of the measure.
Congress approved $1.5 trillion in government spending, with split votes among Texas Republicans in the Senate and House.
A Texas member’s legislation to ban energy imports from Russia was approved by the House with large bipartisan support.
The U.S. House passed two proposals to grant a path to legal status for hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens.
Some bills approach gendered wording head-on. Others propose small, marginal edits to make the law gender-neutral.
The $900 billion deal includes new checks of $600 for individuals and extended unemployment support of $300 per month through March 2021.
After nearly two months of civic unrest and riots over the killing of George Floyd, the U.S. House voted to remove statues of Confederate figures in the Capitol.
Republicans in Congress have filed a lawsuit against Speaker Nancy Pelosi over a new rule that allows representatives to delegate their votes to other members during the pandemic.
Congressman Chip Roy has once again objected to unanimous consent and forced House members to actually vote on federal spending.
According to sources close to The Texan, Putnam's primary run against long-time incumbent Kay Granger is expected to come next week.