When will we actually know if Donald Trump lost his grip on Congress? IN FULL The Independent UK · Nov 2
Maine lobster bill gets an assist from key Texas ally - Roll Call Maine lobster bill gets an assist from key Texas ally - Uncategorized Roll Call · Oct 30
Golden breaks Democratic ranks to support Lawler’s reelection bid New York Republican Mike Lawler, one of the most vulnerable members of the House, picked up a notable endorsement Monday from retiring Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine. In an op-ed for The Journal News, Golden pointed to the pair’s work on several bills, including one that would extend a… Roll Call · Sep 21
From resistance heroes to political casualties: What happened to the 2018 Democrats Many Democrats elected in 2018 have since lost their House seats. These lawmakers faced challenges as political priorities shifted significantly. Some were defeated by Republicans reclaiming seats in changing districts. A few have advanced to higher offices or Senate positions. Only fourteen of the original forty-two remain in the House. The Economic Times · Sep 12
Two Democrats Joined Republicans In a Vote. Party Leaders Are Up In Arms. Two Democrats came to House Speaker Mike Johnson's rescue with a procedural vote that allowed the House to keep functioning and angered fellow Democrats. International Business Times · Sep 2
Democratic party infighting engulfs center-right over House rules vote While leaders focused on Hasan Piker, two of the party’s more conservative members salvaged a GOP measure that was poised to fail The Guardian - US · Sep 2
Rule for debate on mining, whales, socialism measures squeaks by House GOP leaders on Tuesday narrowly gathered enough support to adopt a rule allowing their side’s bills to come to the floor, after concerns related to a stopgap spending bill to keep the government funded through the midterm elections nearly derailed the procedural resolution. After resounding passage of the stopgap… Roll Call · Sep 1
2026 ballot measure count surpasses 153-measure even-year average, reaching 157 with Nebraska and Colorado certifications Welcome to the Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Aug 31
Dunlap, LePage running for Maine's 2nd, one of 23 Trump-won districts Democrats are defending in 2026 Matthew Dunlap (D) and Paul LePage (R) are running in the general election to represent Maine's 2nd Congressional District on Nov. 3. Incumbent Jared Golden (D) did not seek re-election. Ballotpedia · Aug 6
Matt Dunlap says he’d welcome DCCC support in battleground Maine district BANGOR, Maine — As his state was rocked by a shake-up in the Senate race, Democrat Matt Dunlap says he’s focused on affordability concerns in his quest to keep his party’s hold on a red-leaning House district. Dunlap, the state auditor who is running to succeed retiring Democratic Rep. Jared Golden,… Roll Call · Jul 28
Fears for endangered right whales grow as moratorium clears a key hurdle A vote by the Republican-controlled Congress is anticipated as early as this summer and is widely expected to pass The Independent UK · Jul 22
U.S. House campaign committees are targeting a combined 74 districts this election cycle The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and the National Republican Congressional Committee(NRCC) are targeting a combined total of 74 congressional districts this election cycle. Ballotpedia · Jun 30
U.S. House campaign committees are targeting a combined 74 districts this election cycle Welcome to the Monday, June 29, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jun 29
Matt Dunlap wins Democratic primary for battleground Maine seat Maine State Auditor Matt Dunlap has won the Democratic primary for the battleground 2nd District, handing another blow to House Democrats’ campaign arm, which had backed a different candidate. Dunlap narrowly trailed state Sen. Joe Baldacci after initial ballots were counted last week, but with no candidate winning a majority… Roll Call · Jun 19
Roll Call · Jun 9 Platner clinches Democratic nod to take on Collins in Maine Graham Platner is officially the Democratic nominee in Maine to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins this fall, easily winning Tuesday’s primary to set up what’s expected to be among the most competitive Senate races of the year. Platner was leading the primary field with 75 percent of the vote when…
Ballotpedia · Jun 9 U.S. Postal Service proposes absentee/mail-in voting rule Welcome to the Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Brew.
Roll Call · Jun 9 At the Races: Maine’s moment Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and…
The Guardian - US · Jun 8 Judgment day for under-fire Democrat Graham Platner in Maine primary All eyes on US Senate race as Platner, mired in controversy, is set to advance to take on incumbent Susan Collins
Axios · Jun 7 House rebukes Trump over war in Iran It's Congress' first successful rebuke of Trump's Iran war.
Roll Call · Jun 4 At the Races: Tricks of the trade Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and Mary Ellen McIntire Democrats are sounding the alarm on mystery super PACs with ties to Republicans that…
The Times of India · Jun 4 US House jolts Donald Trump, passes resolution seeking end to Iran war The House passed a resolution on Wednesday aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's military authority in Iran, delivering Congress's first successful rebuke of the administration's war effort after a string of failed Democratic-led attempts.
The Mary Sue · Apr 17 U.S. House just let Donald Trump’s war with Iran continue, and it only took 1 Democrat to keep it going The U.S. House just came one vote short of forcing an end to the war with Iran, and a single Democrat’s decision to break ranks kept the conflict alive. On April 16, 2026, the House voted 213-214 against a resolution that would have ordered the president to withdraw U.S. forces…
The Guardian - US · Apr 16 US House narrowly rejects war powers resolution as dissent grows Resolution needed two more votes to pass, but Democrats now appear solidified in opposition
Axios · Mar 24 House Democrats clamp down on defections ahead of new Iran war powers vote "It's time to finish the operation in Iran. It's time to be done," said one House Democrat.
Roll Call · Feb 24 Vote Studies 2025: Republicans power Trump to record success In 2025, President Donald Trump compiled a record of party support that stands apart from his predecessors and even from his own first term.