Jamie Dupree
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I'm a veteran radio reporter on Capitol Hill. I write the 'Regular Order' newsletter and have covered Congress since the Reagan Administration. Sign up for more at http://jamiedupree.substack.com
When the House convened on this date in 1800 for the first time at the U.S. Capitol, the House Journal had a unique name for the new seat of government: "The City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia."
November 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
When the House convened on this date in 1800 for the first time at the U.S. Capitol, the House Journal had a unique name for the new seat of government: "The City of Washington, in the Territory of Columbia."
House Dem Leader Hakeem Jeffries: The GOP may not even net a single House seat from their push to change maps in Texas and other states. "They started this, we're finishing it."
November 17, 2025 at 8:56 PM
House Dem Leader Hakeem Jeffries: The GOP may not even net a single House seat from their push to change maps in Texas and other states. "They started this, we're finishing it."
These headlines on the front porch this morning
November 15, 2025 at 12:58 PM
These headlines on the front porch this morning
Trump so far has attacked Rep. Thomas Massie R-KY and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene R-GA. What do they have in common?
Both want to release the Epstein Files.
Both want to release the Epstein Files.
November 15, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Trump so far has attacked Rep. Thomas Massie R-KY and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene R-GA. What do they have in common?
Both want to release the Epstein Files.
Both want to release the Epstein Files.
Aboard Air Force 1 tonight, Trump on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene R-GA.
"Something happened to her over the last period of a month or two where she changed, I think, politically...Already I have people calling me, they want to challenge her to a race in her district in Georgia.”
"Something happened to her over the last period of a month or two where she changed, I think, politically...Already I have people calling me, they want to challenge her to a race in her district in Georgia.”
November 15, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Aboard Air Force 1 tonight, Trump on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene R-GA.
"Something happened to her over the last period of a month or two where she changed, I think, politically...Already I have people calling me, they want to challenge her to a race in her district in Georgia.”
"Something happened to her over the last period of a month or two where she changed, I think, politically...Already I have people calling me, they want to challenge her to a race in her district in Georgia.”
At this time, no government funding bills are on the House schedule for next week.
9 bills are left - the House has passed 2 of those 9 (Defense and Energy & Water). The next shutdown deadline is 11 weeks from today
9 bills are left - the House has passed 2 of those 9 (Defense and Energy & Water). The next shutdown deadline is 11 weeks from today
November 14, 2025 at 11:42 PM
At this time, no government funding bills are on the House schedule for next week.
9 bills are left - the House has passed 2 of those 9 (Defense and Energy & Water). The next shutdown deadline is 11 weeks from today
9 bills are left - the House has passed 2 of those 9 (Defense and Energy & Water). The next shutdown deadline is 11 weeks from today
Inbox headline from the White House today: "We’re Making Big Progress on Prices — and We’ll Keep Working to Make Sure Everyone Benefits."
November 14, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Inbox headline from the White House today: "We’re Making Big Progress on Prices — and We’ll Keep Working to Make Sure Everyone Benefits."
The House is lining up some big bills for next week
November 13, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The House is lining up some big bills for next week
The Trump Justice Department has filed suit against California's new Congressional map that was approved last week by voters. The suit refers to the 'California General Assembly' - it's actually called the 'California State Assembly.' www.justice.gov/opa/media/14...
November 13, 2025 at 8:14 PM
The Trump Justice Department has filed suit against California's new Congressional map that was approved last week by voters. The suit refers to the 'California General Assembly' - it's actually called the 'California State Assembly.' www.justice.gov/opa/media/14...
The shutdown is over and the U.S. Capitol is open for public tours again!
November 13, 2025 at 4:59 PM
The shutdown is over and the U.S. Capitol is open for public tours again!
Democrats on Capitol Hill told us for the past 30 years that government shutdowns don't win policy concessions. Maybe they should have heeded their own advice. More in my column for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
History made clear this shutdown wasn’t going to work
Democrats failed to force action on their central issue, but seem to have succeeded in thrusting the issue of health insurance affordability squarely before voters.
www.ajc.com
November 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Democrats on Capitol Hill told us for the past 30 years that government shutdowns don't win policy concessions. Maybe they should have heeded their own advice. More in my column for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. www.ajc.com/politics/202...
The shutdown is over after 43 days, as the House approves a new temporary funding plan through Jan. 30
November 13, 2025 at 1:33 AM
The shutdown is over after 43 days, as the House approves a new temporary funding plan through Jan. 30
Signature 218 on the Epstein Files
November 12, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Signature 218 on the Epstein Files
Grijalva finally sworn in after a 50 day delay
November 12, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Grijalva finally sworn in after a 50 day delay
If Adelita Grijalva is signature 218 for the Epstein Files discharge petition - that process is immediately over.
So if there is going to be any change by either Nancy Mace or Lauren Boebert - if would have to happen before Grijalva is sworn in today at 4 pm.
So if there is going to be any change by either Nancy Mace or Lauren Boebert - if would have to happen before Grijalva is sworn in today at 4 pm.
November 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
If Adelita Grijalva is signature 218 for the Epstein Files discharge petition - that process is immediately over.
So if there is going to be any change by either Nancy Mace or Lauren Boebert - if would have to happen before Grijalva is sworn in today at 4 pm.
So if there is going to be any change by either Nancy Mace or Lauren Boebert - if would have to happen before Grijalva is sworn in today at 4 pm.
If you're looking for the new Epstein/Maxwell emails about Trump released today by House Democrats, they can be found at oversightdemocrats.house.gov/news/press-r...
November 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
If you're looking for the new Epstein/Maxwell emails about Trump released today by House Democrats, they can be found at oversightdemocrats.house.gov/news/press-r...
WE ARE SO BACK ON CAPITOL HILL
November 12, 2025 at 12:01 AM
WE ARE SO BACK ON CAPITOL HILL
Jeffries: "House Republicans, welcome back from your taxpayer funded 7-week vacation."
November 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Jeffries: "House Republicans, welcome back from your taxpayer funded 7-week vacation."
The House Rules Committee will meet at 6:30 pm on the Senate-passed shutdown package.
November 11, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The House Rules Committee will meet at 6:30 pm on the Senate-passed shutdown package.
The Senate has approved a bipartisan deal to end the government shutdown. A House vote is expected on Wednesday.
November 11, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The Senate has approved a bipartisan deal to end the government shutdown. A House vote is expected on Wednesday.
The Senate votes 60-40 to block a filibuster against the shutdown package. The same 8 from the Democratic side broke ranks: King I-ME, Shaheen D-NH, Hassan D-NH, Rosen D-NV, Cortez Masto D-NV, Fetterman D-PA, Kaine D-VA, and Durbin D-IL.
November 11, 2025 at 1:26 AM
The Senate votes 60-40 to block a filibuster against the shutdown package. The same 8 from the Democratic side broke ranks: King I-ME, Shaheen D-NH, Hassan D-NH, Rosen D-NV, Cortez Masto D-NV, Fetterman D-PA, Kaine D-VA, and Durbin D-IL.
The Senate has rejected a plan from Sen. Tammy Baldwin D-WI to extend the expiring Obamacare health insurance subsidies for 1 year. Party line vote.
November 11, 2025 at 12:05 AM
The Senate has rejected a plan from Sen. Tammy Baldwin D-WI to extend the expiring Obamacare health insurance subsidies for 1 year. Party line vote.
I counted 8 Senate votes coming on the shutdown deal:
1) Motion to Proceed
2) Baldwin motion to table
3) Merkley motion to table
4) Paul amendment #3941
5) Cloture on the Collins substitute #3937
6) Collins substitute
7) Cloture on the bill as amended
8) Final passage
1) Motion to Proceed
2) Baldwin motion to table
3) Merkley motion to table
4) Paul amendment #3941
5) Cloture on the Collins substitute #3937
6) Collins substitute
7) Cloture on the bill as amended
8) Final passage
November 10, 2025 at 10:21 PM
I counted 8 Senate votes coming on the shutdown deal:
1) Motion to Proceed
2) Baldwin motion to table
3) Merkley motion to table
4) Paul amendment #3941
5) Cloture on the Collins substitute #3937
6) Collins substitute
7) Cloture on the bill as amended
8) Final passage
1) Motion to Proceed
2) Baldwin motion to table
3) Merkley motion to table
4) Paul amendment #3941
5) Cloture on the Collins substitute #3937
6) Collins substitute
7) Cloture on the bill as amended
8) Final passage
Last House vote was Sept. 19
Last House hearing was Sept. 18
Last House vote on a yearly funding bill was Sept. 4
Last House hearing was Sept. 18
Last House vote on a yearly funding bill was Sept. 4
November 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Last House vote was Sept. 19
Last House hearing was Sept. 18
Last House vote on a yearly funding bill was Sept. 4
Last House hearing was Sept. 18
Last House vote on a yearly funding bill was Sept. 4
Looks like the Senate will pass the CR deal tonight - but the government will stay in shutdown mode for another two days (into Wednesday) because the House is not in D.C.
November 10, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Looks like the Senate will pass the CR deal tonight - but the government will stay in shutdown mode for another two days (into Wednesday) because the House is not in D.C.