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Democrats lambast absent peers after Republicans block Hegseth impeachment attempt

Eleven Democrats missed the key procedural vote on the impeachment effort, which failed by just seven votes

The Guardian - US · 9h ago

Haley Stevens Among 11 Democrats Who Skipped Pete Hegseth's Impeachment Vote, Allegedly Received AIPAC Money

Eleven House Democrats missed a vote referring Pete Hegseth's impeachment resolution to committee, prompting scrutiny over reported pro-Israel funding, though the figures remain unverified and no causal link was established.

International Business Times UK · 12h ago

11 Democrats miss the Pete Hegseth impeachment vote, it fails to pass by 7 votes: ‘A major Hakeem Jeffries fail’

Abdul El-Sayed tells Democrats to "show up and do your job."

We Got This Covered · 15h ago

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Democratic lawmakers demand ICE data on detainee miscarriages

Demand comes after Guardian investigation found ICE failed to record data on miscarriages suffered by immigrants in its custody between October 2025 and June 2026

The Guardian - US · Oct 30

Rep. McIver joins rare group who have given birth in Congress

Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., announced the arrival of her daughter this week, boosting the ranks of congresswomen who have given birth in office. It’s still a small group — just 14 others have given birth to children while serving as sitting members of Congress, according to the House historian’s office.…

Roll Call · Oct 1

Supreme Court Hands Trump a Major Win With 'Evil' Emergency Order Described as 'Reckless Cruelty'

The US Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to resume rapid deportations to third countries, despite warnings from critics about due process, persecution and torture risks.

International Business Times UK · Oct 1

Members renew proxy voting push ahead of next Congress

By the time Brittany Pettersen’s son was 6 months old, he’d taken 24 flights. The Colorado Democrat’s son is no world traveler — his time on planes as an infant was spent with Pettersen flying back and forth to Washington for votes. As the House considers potential rules changes for…

Roll Call · Sep 2

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Tiny patients, big fight: NICU parents win leave in 2 states and push for more

Parents with newborns in intensive care units have long faced a difficult but overlooked plight: Any parental leave they might have does not take into account the days or even months their newborns spend in intensive care

The Independent UK · May 17

Vote studies: Participation up in 2025 despite notable absences

Congressional attendance was up in 2025, in spite of off-year elections, a number of members beset with health crises and the political turmoil that marked President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. In a Senate newly under Republican control and a House held by the slimmest of GOP majorities,…

Roll Call · Mar 11

Being a mom in Congress is hard. But it doesn’t have to be, members say - Roll Call

“I really felt like I was building the wheel,” recalls Rep. Linda Sánchez, one of only 13 voting members to ever give birth while in Congress.

Roll Call · May 7, 2025

House rejects proxy voting for new parents, chooses ‘pairing’ instead - Roll Call

A weeks-long battle over proxy voting for new parents came to an end Tuesday, as the House agreed to Anna Paulina Luna’s deal with leadership.

Roll Call · Apr 8, 2025

Luna’s proxy deal with leadership ‘not a win’ for moms, Pettersen says - Roll Call

A vote “pairing” agreement won’t do enough to make Congress a more welcoming place for young parents, the Colorado Democrat says.

Roll Call · Apr 7, 2025

House revolts over Republican bid to stop new parents from voting by proxy

Small group of Republican lawmakers help Democrats to obstruct key procedural motion in setback for GOP

The Guardian - US · Apr 1, 2025

GOP’s bid to squash parental proxy voting fizzles on the House floor - Roll Call

Several Republicans joined Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and Democrats to deliver a blow to GOP leaders and keep proxy hopes alive for new House parents.

Roll Call · Apr 1, 2025

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Roll Call · Apr 1, 2025

With Rules maneuver, House GOP aims to kill parental proxy push - Roll Call

An intraparty dispute came to a head Tuesday as House Rules Committee Republicans worked to kill an effort to allow proxy voting for new parents.

Roll Call · Mar 27, 2025

‘I’m not going to be bought’: Luna digs in on parental proxy voting - Roll Call

A handful of House Republicans say they won’t back down from an effort to let parents vote by proxy after birth, despite pressure to drop it.

Roll Call · Mar 11, 2025

‘Supporter of mamas’: Momentum builds for proxy voting for House parents - Roll Call

Anna Paulina Luna’s push to force floor consideration attracted support from Democrats and some fellow Republicans.

Roll Call · Jan 22, 2025

Give birth or vote in Congress? Brittany Pettersen wants to do both

Joining forces with Anna Paulina Luna, the pregnant Colorado Democrat says new parents should be able to vote by proxy. Mike Johnson disagrees.

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Roll Call · Oct 8, 2024

Congressional parents keep the spotlight on proxy voting - Roll Call

Few members of Congress have given birth while in office. Proxy voting could help, some believe, but staunch opposition remains.

Roll Call · Sep 19, 2024

Proxy voting for new parents among changes pitched to House Rules panel - Roll Call

At a “member day” hearing, lawmakers floated a wide range of ideas to change how the House operates, with an eye toward the next Congress.

Rep. Pettersen Joins Call For Biden To Step Aside

Colorado Rep. Brittany Pettersen and other Democrats urge President Biden to consider stepping aside for the 2024 campaign, reflecting growing concerns wit...

Roll Call · Dec 6, 2023

Congress takes holiday decorating seriously. This year it caused an outcry - Roll Call

An immigration-themed display outside the office of Republican Rep. Eli Crane is “not in keeping with the spirit of the season,” Democrats say.

The Denver Post · Mar 7, 2023

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks about climate change to Colorado crowd

ARVADA, Colo. — Vice President Kamala Harris highlighted the complexities and interconnected challenges posed by climate change during a visit to the Denver metro area Monday.

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