US House of Representatives Agenda

Note: The agenda of the House of Representatives is subject to change by the presiding officer.

About the House of Representatives
The United States is a large, fractured, diverse and yet still unified nation, and few government bodies reflect the paradox that is this country better than the House of Representatives.

Current Political Makeup:
256 Democrats - 177 Republicans - 0 Independents - 2 Vacancies

House Agenda - December 19, 2009: The House will meet in order to adjourn until Jan. 2, 2010.

Senate Agenda

"Suspensions" of the rules: A special procedure used on in the House to speed up action by setting aside the regular rules. Bills brought up under this process are debated for 40 minutes, may not be amended and require a 2/3 vote.