But House Republicans block a resolution calling on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke constitutional authority to remove President Trump from office.
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House moves to approve defense bill with margin to override Trump’s threatened veto
Trump tweeted that he will veto the defense policy bill unless it repeals so-called Section 230, a part of the communications code that shields Twitter, Facebook and other tech giants from content liability.
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Our View: Congress seems to be courting a long recession
The House has a bipartisan COVID relief package, but Senate Republicans have failed to grasp the moment’s urgency.
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Our View: Help should be there when survivors of domestic violence need it
The coronavirus crisis is stressing a system that didn’t have enough resources to begin with.
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Maine Voices: COVID-battered local businesses need Congress to step up
Lawmakers should forgo time off and work on automatic forgiveness of small PPP loans, commercial rent and mortgage relief and more funding support.
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Our View: Sen. Collins, fellow Republicans need to get serious on COVID bill
Since Republican senators have developed no relief plan, they need to craft legislation that can attract enough Democratic votes to pass.
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House casts first-ever remote vote as Republicans wage constitutional challenge
The new system of remote voting by proxy was pushed forward by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and fellow Democratic leaders this month as a temporary measure.
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Congress acts to limit Trump on military action in Iran
The House gives final legislative approval to the measure, sending it to the president, who has vowed to veto it.
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Face of impeachment: Schiff sets tone with appeals to Senate
In a rare spontaneous moment: Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s chief defenders, stopped Rep. Adam Schiff to shake his hand and compliment him on his arguments for Trump’s removal.
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In dramatic march, House leaders send impeachment articles to the Senate
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi also names the seven representatives who will prosecute the case.