Kevin McCarthy's bid for speaker to continue, Trump urges support

House Republicans plan to open the second day of the new Congress much like the first — with leader Kevin McCarthy trying to become House speaker.

• Jan 4, 2023

House passes $1.7 trillion spending bill in sprint to avert government shutdown

The bill provides an additional $45 billion in emergency assistance for Ukraine in its continued fight against Russia.

• Dec 23, 2022

House approves bill to prevent rail workers strike in bipartisan vote

The House vote to impose a contract brokered by the White House but rejected by some workers was 290 to 137.

• Nov 30, 2022

What's left to count in the House? Republicans win control by narrow margin

CBS News projects Republicans have won 218 seats in the House, but the chamber will remain closely divided.

• Nov 17, 2022

Trump files lawsuit to avoid Jan. 6 committee subpoena

Former President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block a subpoena requiring him to testify.

• Nov 11, 2022

GOP keeps lead for House control as Democrats' momentum stalls

Democrats get some blame as prices rise but still lead on the issue of abortion.

• Oct 16, 2022

What's next after the Jan. 6 committee's vote to subpoena Trump

The panel passed its resolution to subpoena Trump for documents and testimony. Here's what happens next.

• Oct 15, 2022

CBS News poll: GOP House seat lead shrinks as Biden approval rises

Voters' views of economy, abortion, and Trump are also in the mix.

• Aug 28, 2022

House passes package of gun control bills in response to Buffalo and Uvalde shootings

The legislation passed mainly along party lines 223-204, with five Republicans joining all but two of the Democrats.

• Jun 9, 2022

House begins to move on sweeping gun control legislation

The House measure would raise the age for purchasing semiautomatic centerfire rifles from 18 to 21 and ban large-capacity magazines.

• May 31, 2022