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1. 06-18 US House passes abortion-limits bill House of Representatives
2. 06-18 US surveillance 'foiled 50 plots' U.S. Congress
3. 06-13 Leaks caused US 'significant harm' U.S. Congress
4. 06-13 NSA chief in rare Senate briefing U.S. Senate
5. 06-12 US spy data 'prevented attacks' U.S. Senate
6. 06-10 US Senate to begin immigration votes U.S. Senate
7. 05-29 Bachmann to retire from Congress ST. PAUL, MN, Minnesota
8. 05-21 US immigration bill passes hurdle U.S. Senate
9. 05-20 Apple 'among US's big tax avoiders' U.S. Senate



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2013
02/26 Hagel confirmed as defence secretary
02/26 Hagel confirmed as defence secretary
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2012
12/31 US Senate approves key tax deal
12/27 Senate leader Harry Reid voices fiscal cliff fear
08/20 US candidate's 'legitimate rape' gaffe
12/31 US Senate approves key tax deal
12/27 Senate leader Harry Reid voices fiscal cliff fear
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2011
01/08 Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords shot
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2010
12/22 Obama hails nuclear treaty vote
11/02 Republicans win House, Dems keep Senate
05/12 Deepwater Horizon preventer 'faulty'
03/21 U.S. House passes health care vote
02/24 Lawmakers grilled Toyota's president
01/19 Republicans win key US Senate election
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05/12 Deepwater Horizon preventer 'faulty'
03/21 U.S. House passes health care vote
03/04 Congress panel accuses Turks of genocide
02/24 Lawmakers grilled Toyota's president
2009
12/24 Senate passes healthcare reform bill
11/07 US House backs healthcare reforms
08/25 Senator Edward Kennedy, 77, dies
01/28 US House passes economic package
12/24 Senate passes healthcare reform bill
10/13 Senate panel passes health bill
11/07 US House backs healthcare reforms
01/28 US House passes economic package
2008
10/03 House backs $700bn bail-out plan
09/29 $700 billion bailout package failed
07/23 US lawmakers pass housing rescue
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10/03 House backs $700bn bail-out plan
09/29 $700 billion bailout package failed
07/23 US lawmakers pass housing rescue
2007
10/10 US bill on Armenia moves forward
04/26 Congress backs Iraq pull-out plan
03/27 Senate votes for Iraq deadline
04/26 Congress backs Iraq pull-out plan
03/27 Senate votes for Iraq deadline
10/10 US bill on Armenia moves forward
2006
11/09 Democrats secure sweeping win
11/07 Democrats seize control of House
09/14 Senators defy Bush on tribunals
11/09 Democrats secure sweeping win
09/14 Senators defy Bush on tribunals
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2005
09/29 Roberts confirmed as chief justice
05/15 Russians cited in oil-for-food probe
05/11 Names named in US Iraq oil report
09/29 Roberts confirmed as chief justice
05/15 Russians cited in oil-for-food probe
05/11 Names named in US Iraq oil report
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2004
12/08 Congress Approves Intelligence Bill
07/09 CIA slammed for Iraq intelligence
07/09 CIA slammed for Iraq intelligence
12/08 Congress Approves Intelligence Bill
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11/05 Congress falls to Republicans
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US House passes abortion-limits bill  House of Representatives: The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would introduce strict abortion limits US surveillance 'foiled 50 plots'  The head of America's electronic spying agency has told Congress surveillance programs leaked by Edward Snowden helped thwart 50 attacks since 2001 Leaks caused US 'significant harm' NSA chief in rare Senate briefing   U.S. Senate: Keith Alexander has promised to give the entire Senate a classified briefing later about dozens of terror plots he says were thwarted by sur... US spy data 'prevented attacks'  U.S. Senate: In a US Senate hearing, National Security Agency (NSA) Director Keith Alexander defended the internet and telephone data snooping programmes US Senate to begin immigration votes. U.S. Senate Bachmann to retire from Congress. Minnesota FBI faces Boston suspect questions. U.S. Senate Senate to vote on gun control bill. U.S. Senate Hagel confirmed as defence secretary  U.S. Senate: The Senate has confirmed former Senator Chuck Hagel as the new Pentagon chief, after 4 Republicans joined Democrats to approve his nominatio...   Obama pledges to reignite economy   President Obama urges Congress to back his plans for government action to revive the sluggish US economy in his State of the Union speech   Clinton takes on Benghazi critics  US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is giving evidence to Congress over the deadly attack on a US mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year US Senate approves key tax deal   U.S. Senate: The US Senate has approved a deal to avert tax hikes and spending cuts known as the 'fiscal cliff' Senate leader Harry Reid voices fiscal cliff fear   U.S. Senate: The US appears to be heading over the 'fiscal cliff', with prospects dim for a deal to avoid tax rises and spending cuts, the US Senate leader... School killings spark gun debate. U.S. Senate Petraeus testifies on Benghazi attack US candidate's 'legitimate rape' gaffe   USA: A row has erupted after congressman Todd Akin said women's bodies were naturally able to prevent pregnancy in the case of 'legitimate rape Obama beats Congress in tax fight US Congress split over debt issue Netanyahu lays out peace terms US Congress approves budget bill Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords shot Map of Tucson AZ Mountain States  Arizona: Democratic Representative Gabrielle Giffords, 40, was shot at close range during a public meeting. 6 other people have been killed Obama hails nuclear treaty vote. Washington Republicans win House, Dems keep Senate   Washington: US Republicans have ridden a wave of economic discontent to capture the House but President Obama's party has kept the Senate US Congress set to grill BP chief Deepwater Horizon preventer 'faulty'. House of Representatives U.S. House passes health care vote


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May. 21  US immigration bill passes hurdle
May.20  Apple 'among US's big tax avoiders'


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Apr.10  Bipartisan deal on US gun checks
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Mar.19  US assault weapons ban plan dropped
Mar.15  Top US Republican favours gay unions
Mar.14  JP Morgan accused of hiding losses
Mar.7  Senate confirms Brennan as CIA head


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Feb.28  No deal in sight on US budget cuts
Feb.26
Feb.14  Republicans halt Hagel Pentagon vote
Feb.12
 Senate committee approves Hagel bid
Feb.7  CIA nominee defends drone strikes


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Jan.24  Kerry eyes Mid-East talks revival
Jan.23
Jan.1  Obama urges House to back deal


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Dec.31
 US 'fiscal cliff' talks go to wire
Dec.27
Dec.20  US shelves 'fiscal cliff' vote
Dec.17


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Sep.19  Aung San Suu Kyi given US honour
Sep.7  Clinton to label Pakistan-based group terrorists


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Aug.21  Congressman Todd Akin seeks 'forgiveness' for gaffe
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Jun.20  Contempt charge for US attorney general


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May.24  US cuts Pakistan aid over jailing
May.15  Chen tells U.S. lawmakers of reprisals


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Jan.24  Obama demands economic fairness


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Dec.23
Dec.22  House Republicans retreat on payroll tax
Dec.21  Republicans under pressure on tax
Dec.17  US Senate passes key funding bill
Sep.8  Obama unveils crucial jobs plan
Aug.1  US House passes debt-limit bill
Jul.30  US Senate in intense debt debate
Jul.29
Jul.27  Boehner pushes House on debt plan
Jun.15  White House defends mission in Libya
Jun.6  US lawmaker admits lewd picture
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Apr.14
Jan.25  Obama hails US 'Sputnik moment'
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Dec.22
Nov.2  
Jul.15  US financial reform passed by Senate
Jun.16
May.20  Senate approves reforms of Wall Street
May.12
Mar.21
  House of Representatives: The House passed the Senate's health care reform bill and a package of measures meant to reconcile differences with the Senate bill
 The compromise bill drafted by top Democrats will cost $940 billion over the next 10 years, cuts the deficit by $138 billion during that period. It would reduce the deficit by another $1.2 trillion in the following decade
Mar.4 Congress panel accuses Turks of genocide. House of Representatives Feb.24 Lawmakers grilled Toyota's president  House of Representatives: Toyota's president, Akio Toyoda, acknowledged that the company had made mistakes and apologized for the recent lapses in quality control Jan.27 Obama delivers his first State of the Union Jan.19 Republicans win key US Senate election. Massachusetts

year 2009 Top ^

Dec.24 Senate passes healthcare reform bill
. U.S. Senate Nov.7 US House backs healthcare reforms. House of Representatives Oct.13  Senate panel passes health bill Sep.12  Tea party activists rally at U.S. Capitol Sep.9   Obama urges action on healthcare   US President has made one of the most critical speeches of his presidency, as he faced Congress over his plans for healthcare reform Aug.25 Senator Edward Kennedy, 77, dies
  Massachusetts: The Democratic Massachusetts senator, the brother of ex-President John F Kennedy, has died after battling a brain tumour.    Edward Kennedy became a member of the Senate in 1962 to replace his br...
May.20  Guantanamo detainee move blocked Feb.24  Determined Obama vows to renew US Feb.13  US House approves stimulus plan Feb.12  Another Obama cabinet pick quits Feb.11  US lawmakers reach stimulus deal Feb.6  US senators agree economy bill Jan.28 US House passes economic package. House of Representatives

year 2008 Top ^

Dec.11  US car bail-out fails in Senate Nov.18 US car firms ask for $25bn aid
  The bosses of Ford, GM and Chrysler, have asked Congress for a $25bn bail-out and warned of broader risks to the US economy.    The United Auto Workers is willing to make key concessions to help the Detroit Three carmakers secure vita...
Oct.3 House backs $700bn bail-out plan
  House of Representatives: The House of Representatives has passed by 263-171 vote a government plan to rescue the US financial sector.    The package is to buy the bad debts of failing financial institutions on Wall Street. The vote was the second in a week, following ...
Oct.1  Senate backs new bail-out bill Sep.29  $700 billion bailout package failed Sep.28  US lawmakers publish rescue deal Aug.5 Iraq's projected $80b surplus stirs anger Jul.23 US lawmakers pass housing rescue. House of Representatives Jan.28  Bush addresses US economy fears Jan.24  Deal reached on US economic plan

year 2007 Top ^

Dec.18  Senate passes $70B in war funds Nov.13  Hidden costs 'raise US war price' Nov.7  Sarkozy applauded by US Congress Oct.25  Vote on Armenian genocide put off Oct.10   US bill on Armenia moves forward   House of Representatives: A bill recognising the killing of Armenians in Ottoman times as genocide passed through the House Foreign Affairs Committee by 27 votes to 2... Sep.14  Report shows meager gains in Iraq Sep.10   Gen. Petraeus: 'Surge' is working   U.S. commander told a fractious congressional hearing that the 30,000 troops deployed to Iraq in January could come home by next July Aug.23  Top Republican urges Iraq pullout Jul.27  Congress passes anti-terror bill Jul.12  House of Reps votes for troop pullout Jun.28  Vote dashes Bush immigration plan May.24  Congress backs Iraq funding bill Apr.26 Congress backs Iraq pull-out plan
. U.S. Senate Mar.27 Senate votes for Iraq deadline. U.S. Senate Jan.23  Bush urges unity in speech

year 2006 Top ^

Nov.9  Democrats secure sweeping win Nov.7   Democrats seize control of House
   USA: The Dems has won control of the House of Representatives in the mid-term elections. Senate hangs on 2 races
 The Democrats had picked up the 15 seats needed to wrest power. The Democratic Party focused on voters' anger over the Iraq, while the Republicans stressed their own stance on security. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi stands to become the first female House speaker. Arnie holds California
Sep.14  Senators defy Bush on tribunals

year 2005 Top ^

Sep.29 Roberts confirmed as chief justice  U.S. Senate: The Senate voted on the appointment of John Roberts as the next US Supreme Court chief justic May.15  Russians cited in oil-for-food probe May.11 Names named in US Iraq oil report. U.S. Senate

year 2004 Top ^

Dec.8  Congress Approves Intelligence Bill Sep.23 Iraq PM thanks U.S.
Jul.9  CIA slammed for Iraq intelligence Jun.11  World bids farewell to Reagan

year 2003 Top ^

Jul.17  Blair visits Bush and defends war

year 2002 Top ^

Dec.20  Lott stepping down as majority leader Nov.5 Congress falls to Republicans
. House of Representatives Oct.10  Congress backs Bush war powers May.16  Bush feels heat over terror alert

year 2001 Top ^

Sep.20   Bush addresses nation in Congress  President is singling out Osama Bin Laden and his al-Qaeda organisation. Bush creates High Office of Homeland Security

year 2000 Top ^

Feb.7  Hillary Clinton enters Senate race


Iraq's projected $80b surplus stirs anger Republicans win House, Dems keep Senate   Washington: US Republicans have ridden a wave of economic discontent to capture the House but President Obama's party has kept the Senate Republicans win key US Senate election. Massachusetts   Democrats seize control of House




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Nov.9  Democrats secure sweeping win
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   USA: The Dems has won control of the House of Representatives in the mid-term elections. Senate hangs on 2 races
 The Democrats had picked up the 15 seats needed to wrest power. The Democratic Party focused on voters' anger over the Iraq, while the Republicans stressed their own stance on security. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi stands to become the first female House speaker. Arnie holds California
2002 Nov.5 Congress falls to Republicans
. House of Representatives 2000 Feb.7  Hillary Clinton enters Senate race



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2013 Feb.28  No deal in sight on US budget cuts



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2013 Apr.10  Bipartisan deal on US gun checks Mar.19  US assault weapons ban plan dropped 2011 Aug.1  US House passes debt-limit bill Apr.14 US Congress approves budget bill
2007 Jul.27  Congress passes anti-terror bill



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2013 Jun. 10 US Senate to begin immigration votes
. U.S. Senate May. 21  US immigration bill passes hurdle 2007 Jun.28  Vote dashes Bush immigration plan



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2013 Apr.23 FBI faces Boston suspect questions
. U.S. Senate Jan.23   Clinton takes on Benghazi critics
  US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is giving evidence to Congress over the deadly attack on a US mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year 2005 May.11 Names named in US Iraq oil report. U.S. Senate



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2004 Sep.23 Iraq PM thanks U.S.
2003 Jul.17  Blair visits Bush and defends war



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2012 Dec.31 US Senate approves key tax deal   U.S. Senate: The US Senate has approved a deal to avert tax hikes and spending cuts known as the 'fiscal cliff' 2010 Dec.22 Obama hails nuclear treaty vote
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2012 May.15  Chen tells U.S. lawmakers of reprisals 2007 May.24  Congress backs Iraq funding bill



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2013 Jan.24  Kerry eyes Mid-East talks revival 2012 Dec.31  US 'fiscal cliff' talks go to wire



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2013 May. 29 Bachmann to retire from Congress
. Minnesota Feb.26 Hagel confirmed as defence secretary  U.S. Senate: The Senate has confirmed former Senator Chuck Hagel as the new Pentagon chief, after 4 Republicans joined Democrats to approve his nominatio... Feb.14  Republicans halt Hagel Pentagon vote Feb.12   Obama pledges to reignite economy   President Obama urges Congress to back his plans for government action to revive the sluggish US economy in his State of the Union speech Feb.7  CIA nominee defends drone strikes 2012 Aug.21  Congressman Todd Akin seeks 'forgiveness' for gaffe Aug.20 US candidate's 'legitimate rape' gaffe   USA: A row has erupted after congressman Todd Akin said women's bodies were naturally able to prevent pregnancy in the case of 'legitimate rape Jan.24  Obama demands economic fairness 2011 Sep.8  Obama unveils crucial jobs plan Jun.6  US lawmaker admits lewd picture May.24 Netanyahu lays out peace terms 2009 Sep.9   Obama urges action on healthcare
  US President has made one of the most critical speeches of his presidency, as he faced Congress over his plans for healthcare reform Feb.24  Determined Obama vows to renew US Feb.12  Another Obama cabinet pick quits 2007 Jan.23  Bush urges unity in speech 2002 May.16  Bush feels heat over terror alert 2001 Sep.20   Bush addresses nation in Congress  President is singling out Osama Bin Laden and his al-Qaeda organisation. Bush creates High Office of Homeland Security



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2009 Sep.12  Tea party activists rally at U.S. Capitol



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2010 Jul.15  US financial reform passed by Senate



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2013 Yesterday US surveillance 'foiled 50 plots'
  The head of America's electronic spying agency has told Congress surveillance programs leaked by Edward Snowden helped thwart 50 attacks since 2001



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2013 Mar.15  Top US Republican favours gay unions



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2009 Aug.25 Senator Edward Kennedy, 77, dies
  Massachusetts: The Democratic Massachusetts senator, the brother of ex-President John F Kennedy, has died after battling a brain tumour.    Edward Kennedy became a member of the Senate in 1962 to replace his br...
2004 Jun.11  World bids farewell to Reagan



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2013 Yesterday US House passes abortion-limits bill
  House of Representatives: The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would introduce strict abortion limits Thu. NSA chief in rare Senate briefing   U.S. Senate: Keith Alexander has promised to give the entire Senate a classified briefing later about dozens of terror plots he says were thwarted by sur... May.20  Apple 'among US's big tax avoiders' Apr.9 Senate to vote on gun control bill. U.S. Senate Mar.14  JP Morgan accused of hiding losses Mar.7  Senate confirms Brennan as CIA head Feb.12  Senate committee approves Hagel bid 2012 Dec.27 Senate leader Harry Reid voices fiscal cliff fear   U.S. Senate: The US appears to be heading over the 'fiscal cliff', with prospects dim for a deal to avoid tax rises and spending cuts, the US Senate leader... Dec.20  US shelves 'fiscal cliff' vote Dec.17 School killings spark gun debate. U.S. Senate Nov.16 Petraeus testifies on Benghazi attack Sep.19  Aung San Suu Kyi given US honour Sep.7  Clinton to label Pakistan-based group terrorists Jun.20  Contempt charge for US attorney general 2011 Dec.23 Obama beats Congress in tax fight Dec.22  House Republicans retreat on payroll tax Dec.21  Republicans under pressure on tax Dec.17  US Senate passes key funding bill Jul.30  US Senate in intense debt debate Jul.29 US Congress split over debt issue Jul.27  Boehner pushes House on debt plan Jun.15  White House defends mission in Libya Jan.25  Obama hails US 'Sputnik moment' Jan.8 Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords shot Map of Tucson AZ Mountain States  Arizona: Democratic Representative Gabrielle Giffords, 40, was shot at close range during a public meeting. 6 other people have been killed 2010 Jun.16 US Congress set to grill BP chief May.20  Senate approves reforms of Wall Street May.12 Deepwater Horizon preventer 'faulty'. House of Representatives Mar.21 U.S. House passes health care vote
  House of Representatives: The House passed the Senate's health care reform bill and a package of measures meant to reconcile differences with the Senate bill
 The compromise bill drafted by top Democrats will cost $940 billion over the next 10 years, cuts the deficit by $138 billion during that period. It would reduce the deficit by another $1.2 trillion in the following decade
Mar.4 Congress panel accuses Turks of genocide
. House of Representatives Feb.24 Lawmakers grilled Toyota's president  House of Representatives: Toyota's president, Akio Toyoda, acknowledged that the company had made mistakes and apologized for the recent lapses in quality control Jan.27 Obama delivers his first State of the Union 2009 Dec.24 Senate passes healthcare reform bill. U.S. Senate Nov.7 US House backs healthcare reforms. House of Representatives Oct.13  Senate panel passes health bill May.20  Guantanamo detainee move blocked Feb.13  US House approves stimulus plan Feb.11  US lawmakers reach stimulus deal Feb.6  US senators agree economy bill Jan.28 US House passes economic package. House of Representatives 2008 Dec.11  US car bail-out fails in Senate Nov.18 US car firms ask for $25bn aid
  The bosses of Ford, GM and Chrysler, have asked Congress for a $25bn bail-out and warned of broader risks to the US economy.    The United Auto Workers is willing to make key concessions to help the Detroit Three carmakers secure vita...
Oct.3 House backs $700bn bail-out plan
  House of Representatives: The House of Representatives has passed by 263-171 vote a government plan to rescue the US financial sector.    The package is to buy the bad debts of failing financial institutions on Wall Street. The vote was the second in a week, following ...
Oct.1  Senate backs new bail-out bill Sep.29  $700 billion bailout package failed Sep.28  US lawmakers publish rescue deal Jul.23 US lawmakers pass housing rescue. House of Representatives Jan.28  Bush addresses US economy fears Jan.24  Deal reached on US economic plan 2007 Dec.18  Senate passes $70B in war funds Nov.7  Sarkozy applauded by US Congress Oct.25  Vote on Armenian genocide put off Oct.10   US bill on Armenia moves forward   House of Representatives: A bill recognising the killing of Armenians in Ottoman times as genocide passed through the House Foreign Affairs Committee by 27 votes to 2... Sep.10   Gen. Petraeus: 'Surge' is working   U.S. commander told a fractious congressional hearing that the 30,000 troops deployed to Iraq in January could come home by next July Aug.23  Top Republican urges Iraq pullout Jul.12  House of Reps votes for troop pullout Apr.26 Congress backs Iraq pull-out plan. U.S. Senate Mar.27 Senate votes for Iraq deadline. U.S. Senate 2006 Sep.14  Senators defy Bush on tribunals 2005 Sep.29 Roberts confirmed as chief justice  U.S. Senate: The Senate voted on the appointment of John Roberts as the next US Supreme Court chief justic 2004 Dec.8  Congress Approves Intelligence Bill 2002 Dec.20  Lott stepping down as majority leader Oct.10  Congress backs Bush war powers