Billy House

Newsday DC reporter; Previously, Washington reporter with Bloomberg; Nat. Journal; Tampa Trib; AZ Republic; Gannett-DC & Albany. S. Car. Law alum. My opinions.

[Billy House @HouseInSession]

A Long Islander blames DC traffic? Rep. Gillen among 11 Dems who missed the Hegseth impeach/related vote; blames DC traffic for preventing her on-time arrival at Capitol from a political event for the pre-scheduled, potentially historic vote. https://t.co/WYskGOWttK

[Billy House @HouseInSession]

Oh, by the way, Albuquerque is a great place to be born in. From what I remember.

[Billy House @HouseInSession]

This is a great response from a lawmaker showing real character and respect for her Albuquerque area constituents who've raised a legitimate issue -- in this case, a missed vote on Hegseth impeach. Apologize, explain, promise to do better, and get back to work.

[Billy House @HouseInSession]

This is a great response from a lawmaker showing real character and respect for her Albuquerque area constituents who've raised a legitimate issue -- in this case, a missed vote on Hegseth impeach. Apologize, explain, promise to do better, and get back to work.

[Rep. Melanie Stansbury @Rep_Stansbury]

I am genuinely and sincerely sorry. But, this is not the end—it is just the beginning. 🙏

[Billy House @HouseInSession]

Attending a political event away from the Capitol, then blaming traffic for missing a pre-set time for a vote that could have led to the 3rd impeach of a prez cabinet member in history..in its most generous light shows dubious lawmaker focus, setting aside conspiracy theories

[Kaitlan Collins @kaitlancollins]

Abdul El-Sayed's message to the 11 Dems who were absent for the Hegseth vote:

"Show up and do your job."

[Billy House @HouseInSession]

Isn't the question also from where she and other Dems were caught in traffic? So as to miss this scheduled vote? 5 minutes away? Across the street? A political event? What?

[Rep. Melanie Stansbury @Rep_Stansbury]

Tonight, House Republicans used a procedural motion to kill the impeachment of Pete Hegseth, by referring it to the Judiciary Committee.

Like other Members of Congress, Rep. Stansbury was blocked from entering the Capitol to vote due a traffic incident and a police escort of a bus during the vote. When she reached the chamber the vote had just gaveled out. She immediately filed a report of her vote of “NO” to the motion meant to kill the impeachment articles and refer them to the Judiciary Committee, as documented in the Congressional Record.

Pete Hegseth must be impeached now.

[Billy House @HouseInSession]

Rep. Gillen's office explains she was caught in traffic, but not from where.

[Billy House @HouseInSession]

In what could have been just the 3rd impeachment of a presidential cabinet member in history, LI Rep. Laura Gillen (D-Rockville Centre) didn't show up to vote? What else was going on to make her miss, or be too late? Wonder if constituents ever get explanation?

[Billy House @HouseInSession]

In what could have been just the 3rd impeachment of a presidential cabinet member in history, LI Rep. Laura Gillen (D-Rockville Centre) didn't show up to vote? What else was going on to make her miss, or be too late? Wonder if constituents ever get explanation?

[Billy House @HouseInSession]

Veterans Day vote to impeach Trump's Defense Secretary...that's preferable?.

[Lisa Desjardins @LisaDNews]

HEGSETH impeachment update. I am told:
- House will take a key procedural vote at 5:30p. Our reporting is - unless something dramatic happens - that will break in favor of impeachment.
- Then the House will leave for the day.
- Impeachment vote would be tomorrow.

[Billy House @HouseInSession]

Emmer, seeking to gain favor and protect a GOP majority, raised millions for losing House candidates https://t.co/IPADLNX0dD via @MinnPost

[Billy House @HouseInSession]

The political middle, for remaining Republican centrists, is about to get lonely...so many moderates wiped out that a bipartisan problem solvers group says it may have to shrink for lack of enough surviving partners for Dems.
https://t.co/CI6WlVUfoc

[Billy House @HouseInSession]

Some 13, maybe 14, Repub. members of the moderate, bipartisan "problems solvers" caucus lost elections or are retiring -- including the GOP co-chair. But the by-laws require an strict 1-1 party membership balance. Democratic chair Suozzi says the group might have to shrink.

[Billy House @HouseInSession]

Halpin not conceding. No matter what, his bid to unseat Rep. Garbarino ended up being close...even without any DCCC help.
https://t.co/SaUfXLZ8qW

[Bruce Blakeman @NassauExec]

Elise Stefanik is a selfish, do nothing politician that didn’t lift a finger to help Republican candidates in New York this year. She had one moment of glory in what was otherwise an unremarkable career.

[Billy House @HouseInSession]

Some more constructive GOP rebuilding...

[Bruce Blakeman @NassauExec]

@constantino Anthony Constantino was by far the worst candidate I ever encountered. I ran way ahead of him in his District and if it weren’t for me he wouldn’t have won. See you in two years, pal.

[Billy House @HouseInSession]

The constructive GOP rebuilding in New York begins -- and everyone duck for cover.
https://t.co/LNCHafMHCf

[Billy House @HouseInSession]

Too wide/far right! Former NY Jets kicker Jay Feely, running as Trump's GOP pick in a Scottsdale, Ariz. district, where he doesn't even live, loses to former NY Jets doctor Amish Shah, a Democrat. Finally, for Long Islanders, a Jet victory, sort of. "J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets!"

[Billy House @HouseInSession]

New wave, old wave, all kinds of Democrats win on Long Island.
https://t.co/e6aWbzyAKY

[Billy House @HouseInSession]

When you pick a candidate for governor so he will carry the suburbs...and then, turns out, he may not have carried even his own county.
https://t.co/dethV2RlEw

[Billy House @HouseInSession]

That "whooshing" sound you may hear on Long Island might be the exit of clout for its congressional Republicans... but wait... will Jeffries and Schumer be willing to help out?
https://t.co/atDn8yhVyK