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The 113th United States Congress was a meeting of the legislative branch of the United States federal government, from January 3, 2013, to January 3, 2015, during the fifth and sixth years of Barack Obama's presidency.
The 113th United States Congress began on January 3, 2013. There were 12 new senators (eight Democrats, three Republicans, one independent) and 81 new representatives (47 Democrats, 34 Republicans) at the start of its first session. Additionally, five senators (four Democrats, one Republican) and 11 representatives (four Democrats, seven ...
February 4, 2013 No Budget, No Pay Act of 2013: To ensure the complete and timely payment of the obligations of the United States Government until May 19, 2013, and for other purposes Pub. L. 113–3 (text) 113-4: March 7, 2013 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013. Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting Act of 2013
This is a complete list of members of the United States Senate during the 113th United States Congress listed by seniority, from January 3, 2013, to January 3, 2015. It is a historical listing and will contain people who have not served the entire two-year Congress should anyone resign, die, or be expelled.
The opening day of the new Congress was marred by intra-party fratricide, with the Speaker of the House being elected after multiple ballots and a change in rules making it more difficult to ...
On October 19, 2013, state senator Neil Riser (with 31.97 percent) and businessman Vance McAllister (with 17.79 percent), both Republicans, advanced to the general election, which was held on November 16. On November 16, 2013, McAllister defeated Riser in the run-off with 60 percent of the vote, [36] and was sworn in by Boehner on November 21 ...
3. A move on taxes. One item that rises to the top of the legislative to-do list for Congress is addressing Trump's Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which expires in 2025.
The youngest known representative of the current Congress is 25-year-old Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., followed by 33-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y. The oldest known representative, Grace ...