House Republicans

Senate passes Violence Against Women Act; Texas senators vote against it

126 days ago

This year House Republicans, sensitive to their lackluster showing among women voters in the November election, have vowed to move expeditiously on the issue.

House Republicans struggle to agree on budget cuts

130 days ago

The House Republican setback came on the same day that a key Senate committee failed to get agreement on nearly $70 billion in proposed tax cuts over five years--another Republican priority.

House Republicans hold hearing on immigration, warn of past mistakes

133 days ago

But Tuesday's gathering emphasized how many House Republicans still oppose granting a path to citizenship, which several committee members referred to as "amnesty.

Immigration bill splits GOP on national-local line

136 days ago

"At a recent House Republican retreat in Virginia, Boehner brought in independent political analyst Charlie Cook to explain to lawmakers why they face serious trouble with Hispanic voters.

Congress charts new collision course over deficit

146 days ago

The nation's sharp disagreements over taxes and spending are on a re-routed collision course, as Senate Democrats launch a plan that includes new taxes and House Republicans vow to speed up their...

Feud over budget for diplomatic security escalates

147 days ago

The chairman of a Senate subcommittee charged Tuesday that House Republicans sank embassy security funds in stripping a $1 billion measure sought by the State Department from a hurricane relief...

House Republicans hope short-term deal on debt delays another fight with Obama

151 days ago

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., laid out the GOP plan as House Republicans wrapped up an issues retreat in Williamsburg, Va.

Gingrich: GOP unwise to pick fight on debt limit

155 days ago

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says House Republicans are making a mistake by using the issue of increasing the borrowing limit to challenge President Barack Obama on spending issues.

Not solved yet: GOP wants more cliff spending cuts

168 days ago

The relative paucity of spending cuts was a sticking point with many House Republicans.

Some urge Boehner: let Dems pass fiscal cliff bill

175 days ago

However, perhaps as many as 200 House Republicans apparently were willing to let tax cuts expire for a fraction of the wealthiest households.

`Fiscal cliff' leaves Boehner a wounded speaker

178 days ago

He said the speaker's challenges include "independent individuals" among House Republicans and the increased willingness of outside conservatives to pressure GOP leaders, not defer to them.

Analysis: GOP policies led to fiscal cliff blowup

179 days ago

For now, however, the House Republicans' internal warfare makes it easier for opponents to paint them as extremists, unworthy of serious negotiations.