In 1975, a group of newly elected Democratic representatives known as the 'Watergate Babies' successfully revolted against the seniority system in the United States House of Representatives. By ousting three…
In 1961, Speaker Sam Rayburn and President John F. Kennedy successfully expanded the House Rules Committee from twelve to fifteen members to break a legislative bottleneck. This maneuver aimed to…
In 1967, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to exclude Representative Adam Clayton Powell Jr. from his seat, sparking a constitutional crisis over the chamber's power to set qualifications for…
Representative Jim Clyburn has announced his bid for an 18th term in the U.S. House, ensuring continued stability for South Carolina. At 85 years old, he remains the only member…
Speaker Mike Johnson is leading the House toward a final vote on a one point two trillion dollar government funding package. The legislation includes a critical bill for the Department…
