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This weekend, thousands upon thousands of Americans joined Democrats in 30 states across the country with one united message to Republicans: End the assault on Americans’ health care.

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today.  Below is a transcript of the press conference. Leader Pelosi.  Good morning.  A little delay here.  Thank you for your patience. As you probably know, on the Floor of… Continue

After six years complaining about the Affordable Care Act, and dozens of empty votes to undermine or repeal its historic protections, Republicans now find their campaign to #MakeAmericaSickAgain stumbling – as public disapproval mounts against their so-called “repeal & delay” plan.  As… Continue

What is a Motion to Recommit with Instructions? The motion to recommit with instructions provides one final chance to amend a bill before it is passed by the full House of Representatives. The Rules of the 112th and 113th Congress provide for… Continue

What is a Motion on Ordering the Previous Question on the Rule? Defeating the previous question gives the minority party the opportunity to decide what bill or amendments the House will consider. When the motion for the previous question is defeated, control… Continue

Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released this statement following the release of excerpts from an Intelligence community report confirming that Russia launched a campaign to influence the results of the recent U.S. election.  Pelosi, the longest serving Member of… Continue

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi held her weekly press conference today.  Below is a transcript of the press conference. Leader Pelosi.  Good morning, everyone.  Today is the Feast of the Epiphany, January 6, the visit of the Magi.  Epiphany.  I… Continue

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi joined Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer and Senate and House Democrats today at a press conference on Republican attempts to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, following President Obama’s Visit.  Below are the Leader’s remarks: “Thank… Continue

Washington, D.C – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi spoke on the House floor in opposition to the Republican Rules Package.  Below are the Leader’s remarks: “Thank you, Mr. Speaker.  I thank the gentlewoman for yielding, and I join our colleague, Mr. Lewis, in… Continue

Washington, D.C. – Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi delivered remarks today in the House Chamber following the election of Congressman Paul D. Ryan of Wisconsin as Speaker of the House of Representatives in the 115th Congress.  Below are the Leader’s remarks as delivered:… Continue