Tag: House of Representatives

As soon as Pope Francis left the Capitol on Thursday, the wheels were set in motion for House Speaker John Boehner to announce his resignation. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Boehner’s quick decision that rattled Washington

Susan Ferrechio · September 25, 2015 6:00 pm

"This morning I woke up and I said my prayers, as I always do, and I decided today's the day I'm going to do this. Simple as that," John Boehner said. (AP Photo)Â

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Boehner: I woke up, said my prayers, and decided today’s the day

Jason Russell · September 25, 2015 5:40 pm

Cruz: Boehner ‘joining the Democrats to implement all of President Obama’s priorities’

Cruz: Boehner ‘joining the Democrats to implement all of President Obama’s priorities’

Ryan Lovelace · September 25, 2015 5:36 pm

Boehner resignation takes Obama by surprise

Boehner resignation takes Obama by surprise

John Siciliano · September 25, 2015 5:35 pm

McConnell to Boehner: Thank you, my friend

McConnell to Boehner: Thank you, my friend

Susan Ferrechio · September 25, 2015 5:14 pm

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio arrives for a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, May 21, 2015. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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John Boehner’s career in eight video highlights

Jason Russell · September 25, 2015 4:55 pm

JohnÂ Boehner also planned to issue a clean continuing resolution, but agreed to votes on other bills to take on Planned Parenthood and abortion services. (AP Photo)Â

Planned Parenthood: House goes from ‘bad to worse’ after Boehner

Robert King · September 25, 2015 4:28 pm

Please Quit to Make a Difference

Bartle Bull · September 25, 2015 4:04 pm

House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio, left, followed by House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of Calif., emerge from a meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Social media reacts to Boehner resignation

Barbara Boland · September 25, 2015 3:53 pm

Republican presidential candidate, Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, arrives at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition's annual fall dinner, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in Des Moines, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

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Cruz blasts Boehner on way out

Byron York · September 25, 2015 3:35 pm

"The number one concern is that we work really hard to fulfill our campaign promises, and that we at least put bills on the president's desk," said Meadows.Â (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

Meadows: Next speaker election must reflect ‘diverse makeup’ of GOP

Susan Ferrechio · September 25, 2015 3:13 pm

House Majority Whip Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is joined by Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., left, and Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McCarthy urges GOP to unite after Boehner steps down

Susan Ferrechio · September 25, 2015 3:08 pm