Section
Congress
Congress, legislation, and the politics of the floor.
4 articles archived. Newest first.
2026-05-01
The bipartisan vote that ended the 76-day shutdown deferred the hard fight to a reconciliation bill that requires zero Republican defections, and one defector has already voted no.
Marcus Webb · 1,203 words
2026-04-30
A 75-day DHS shutdown ends with Republicans accepting a deal they built to resist.
Marcus Webb · 1,480 words
2026-04-29
50-48 vote exposes GOP majority's razor margin and deepens ideological rift on immigration spending strategy
Marcus Webb · 1,220 words
2026-04-28
Emergency authority expires April 30. No deal as of April 28.
Marcus Webb · 1,247 words