Continuing Resolution. The current “clean” continuing resolution (CR) expires on Friday, November 17. This is the same funding mechanism that led to Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) successfully offering a motion to vacate the Chair and the subsequent three-week search for a new Speaker of the House-an important backdrop and context for the current debate. Left […]

With the election of Mike Johnson (LA-04) as the 56th Speaker of the House, House Republicans have quickly resumed legislative activity, picking up where they last left off—individual FY24 appropriations bills.  Just prior to bringing up the Energy and Water Appropriations Act late this afternoon, the House considered a resolution expressing support for Israel and […]