What Happened? The Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), was removed from his leadership position due to the successful use of an obscure parliamentary procedure. The final vote was 216 to...more
As votes continue to be counted, it is clear the election was unexpectedly tighter—and better for Democrats—than most observers expected. While a handful of House races remain undecided, our current view is while Republicans...more
Less than a week out from Election Day, Republicans appear to be in the driver’s seat, leading or narrowing deficits in many key House and Senate races. At present, FiveThirtyEight projects Republicans have an 85% chance to...more
The 2022 Midterm Elections are a little over one month away and the races are tightening up. Democrats have seen their fortunes improve with a string of legislative victories and improving poll numbers for President Joe...more
September 13th, the Senate returns to D.C., while the House returns September 20th. With just a four-vote margin in the House, an even split in the Senate, and 10 days before the end of the fiscal year, Speaker Pelosi,...more
INTRODUCTION - Democrats will retain their majority in the 117th Congress. Dozens of races have yet to be called with delayed vote counting in states and congressional districts across the country, but enough races have...more
While the country awaits the results of the presidential race, Tennessee’s unofficial results are clear with Republicans winning the night. As expected, President Trump was the clear winner in Tennessee with unofficial...more
Earlier this evening, the House passed the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act (H.R.8337) with broad bipartisan support 359-57, extending current federal funding levels through Dec. 11, 2020. ...more
The summer season has arrived in Washington and things are heating up in the halls of Congress. A number of high priority legislative proposals ranging from health care to appropriations to patent reform to defense...more
The House of Representatives has adopted a series of rules changes for the 116th Congress to implement a reform package that House Democrats developed after recapturing the House majority in the November 2018 midterm...more
With Democrats taking control of the House in the midterm elections, Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) will likely become Speaker of the House. Minority Leader Pelosi secured the party nomination for Speaker in a...more
The nation’s political divide was reflected in last night’s Congressional elections. Republicans will maintain control of the Senate, but Democrats have gained control of the House of Representatives....more
The 2018 Midterm Elections are over and the lame duck session of Congress has begun. Americans across the country cast their ballots for candidates for the House of Representative and the Senate in what was widely perceived...more
As many predicted, Democrats recaptured the House for the first time in eight years in yesterday’s midterm elections, while Republicans retained and strengthened their grip on the Senate. That will lead to a dynamic in...more
In this episode, Akin Gump congressional investigations practice co-heads Rafi Prober and Steve Ross look at the history of Hill investigations and how the midterm elections may change their emphasis and targets. Among the...more
While many prognosticators and election watchers are anticipating large Republican losses on Nov. 6, 2018, there is indeed a path for Republicans to hold their majority in the U.S. House of Representatives. Many of the same...more
Holland & Knight's Public Policy & Regulation Group has laid out the races to watch for the Senate, House and governors sorted in order of poll closing time. Here is what you should keep an eye on...more
The outcome of the midterm elections on Nov. 6 will significantly impact the lame-duck session and the 116th Congress. Currently, both chambers of Congress and the White House are controlled by Republicans. To win the...more