Congress Coverage

Rep. Matt Gaetz files motion to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy, throwing House into new turmoil

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing an extraordinary referendum on his leadership of the House after a conservative member of his own Republican majority, a longtime critic, moved to launch a vote to oust him from the helm.

By FARNOUSH AMIRI and KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Sept. 28

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

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Government shutdown would have significant impact on Triangle, NC State economist says

The federal government will shut down if Congress doesn't reach a funding deal by midnight Saturday.

Willie Daniely, WRAL reporter

NC House Speaker Tim Moore won't seek reelection to his House seat in 2024

Speaker of the House Tim Moore, North Carolina's longest-serving speaker of the house, confirmed Thursday he won't seek reelection to his state House seat in 2024.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Congress says it wants to avoid a shutdown. But the House and Senate are moving even further apart.

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Congress is starkly divided over very different paths to preventing a federal shutdown -- the Senate charging ahead with a bipartisan package to temporarily fund the government but the House slogging through a longshot effort with no real chance of finishing by Saturday's deadline.

By LISA MASCARO and STEPHEN GROVES, Associated Press

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Sept. 21

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Sept. 14

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending Sept. 7

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

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U.S. Rep. Dan Bishop launches campaign for NC attorney general

With help from Washington, the conservative congressman thinks he can be the first Republican to be elected Attorney General of North Carolina in over 100 years.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

U.S. Rep Dan Bishop says he'll run for NC attorney general

One of North Carolina's most conservative congressmen will forgo a shot at reelection in the U.S. House for a shot at becoming the state's top prosecutor, he told a Charlotte radio station.

Paul Specht, WRAL state government reporter

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending July 27

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

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NC superintendent touts state's 'unique' approach to post-pandemic learning recovery

North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt testified before Congress, touting the state's approach to post-pandemic learning recovery.

Emily Walkenhorst, WRAL education reporter

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending July 20

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending July 13

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending June 29

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending June 22

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending June 15

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending June 8

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending June 1

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

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GOP Revolts Over Debt Limit Deal as Bill Moves Toward a House Vote

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan deal to suspend the federal debt ceiling advanced on Tuesday night toward a climactic House vote despite a rebellion by hard-right Republicans who said the party was squandering a chance to force fundamental changes in government spending.

Carl Hulse and Catie Edmondson, New York Times

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 25

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

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Congress leaders hoping to meet the weekend deadline for debt ceiling agreement

U-S leaders are hopeful they will reach agreement on the Debt ceiling this weekend. Friday afternoon, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen EXTENDED the deadline to June 5th.

How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 18

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 11

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

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How they voted: NC congressional votes for the week ending May 4

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted during the previous week.

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