This was the second congressional caucus established to represent Hindu Americans, who are primarily Indian-descent Americans who increasingly identify with their religion rather than their country of origin
The resolution to block the DC crime bill, however, required only a simple majority vote in the Senate. The final vote was overwhelmingly bipartisan with a tally of 81-14.
"For me, the hour's come for a new generation to lead the Democratic caucus that I so deeply respect," Speaker Pelosi said in a much anticipated speech on the House floor.
For now, Joe Biden, who takes pride in his ability to work with the other side congratulated the Republicans and promised to work with them.
Democrats used a fast-track legislative process known as reconciliation to pass the measure in the face of unanimous opposition from Republicans.
Pelosi did not reveal details about the composition of the committee, or who she'll choose to lead it
Among the proposals being discussed for changing the filibuster is lowering the 60-vote threshold - to 55 or 51, with Vice President Kamala Harris able to serve as a tiebreaker
A 49-year-old Indiana grandmother is expected next week to become the first 6 January person to be sentenced
The White House believes that Biden’s proposals are broadly popular in the country, if not on Capitol Hill, and is wagering that lawmakers can be brought along with a combination of cajoling and the presidential bully pulpit.
The Democrats’ bill would bring about the largest overhaul of US voting in a generation, touching nearly every aspect of the electoral process
