113th United States Congress
2013–2015 legislative term
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| January 21 2025 | Jon Husted was appointed to replace JD Vance in the Ohio Senate seat, with an upcoming special election scheduled for November 3, 2026. |
| January 21 2025 | Ashley Moody was appointed to replace Marco Rubio in the Florida Senate seat, with an upcoming special election scheduled for November 3, 2026. |
| January 20 2025 | Marco Rubio resigned from his Florida Senate seat. |
| January 10 2025 | JD Vance resigned from his Ohio Senate seat after being elected as vice president. |
| January 3 2025 | Ongoing congressional term tracking special elections from January 3, 2025 to January 3, 2027, with 4 special elections held so far, bringing the cumulative total to 1,529 special elections. |
| January 3 2025 | Between January 3, 2025 and January 3, 2027, 5 special elections are held, raising the cumulative total to 1,530 special election seats filled in the United States House of Representatives. |
| January 3 2023 | The cumulative total of special elections reaches 1,499 seats filled through special elections since the first recorded period in 1791. |
| January 3 2023 | Between January 3, 2023 and January 3, 2025, an additional 11 special elections are held, bringing the cumulative total to 1,525 special election seats filled. |
| 2021 | Oklahoma modified its law to allow the governor to appoint a Senate successor from the same party as the previous senator in even-numbered years, with the condition that the appointee takes an oath not to run in subsequent regular or special elections. |
| January 3 2015 | The 113th United States Congress concluded its legislative term, with the 114th Congress preparing to take over. |
| December 19 2014 | Enacted the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act, strengthening diplomatic relations with Israel. |
| December 19 2014 | Carl Levin and Howard P. 'Buck' McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 and the United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act were enacted, addressing defense spending and international relations. |
| December 18 2014 | Passed multiple significant acts including the Ukraine Freedom Support Act, Designer Anabolic Steroid Control Act, and the Death in Custody Reporting Act. |
| December 18 2014 | Enacted multiple significant acts, including the Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014 and the Venezuela Defense of Human Rights and Civil Society Act of 2014, addressing international human rights and geopolitical issues. |
| December 13 2014 | Congress passed the consolidated and further continuing appropriations bill (CRomnibus) for fiscal year 2015, funding most of the federal government through September 2015, with the exception of the Department of Homeland Security, which was funded only through February 2015 due to disagreements over immigration policy. |
| December 13 2014 | Congress passed the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015, which funded the federal government through fiscal year 2015 and avoided a potential government shutdown. |
| November 12 2014 | Dave Brat succeeded Eric Cantor as the Representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district |
| November 12 2014 | Alma Adams was sworn in as a representative from North Carolina, replacing Mel Watt's seat |
| November 4 2014 | Final composition of the House of Representatives changes dramatically, with 201 Democratic representatives, 234 Republican representatives, and 0 vacant seats, marking the end of the 113th Congress. |
| November 4 2014 | Midterm elections were held, which would determine the composition of the Senate and House of Representatives for the subsequent Congress. |
| September 30 2014 | Fiscal year 2014 concludes, ending the budgetary period for the 113th United States Congress. |
| September 29 2014 | Enacted the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act, focusing on child welfare and trafficking prevention. |
| September 18 2014 | Congress approved a continuing resolution to fund the government and provide support for Syrian rebels fighting ISIS, averting a government shutdown and authorizing military assistance in the Middle East. |
| August 18 2014 | Eric Cantor resigned from his position as Representative for Virginia's 7th congressional district |
| August 7 2014 | Passed the Veterans' Access to Care through Choice, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2014, improving healthcare for veterans. |
| August 1 2014 | Significant leadership changes in the House Republican leadership: Eric Cantor is replaced by Kevin McCarthy as Majority Leader, and Kevin McCarthy is replaced by Steve Scalise as Majority Whip. Patrick McHenry succeeds Peter Roskam as Majority Chief Deputy Whip. |
| July 23 2014 | Enacted the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, modernizing job training and employment programs. |
| June 25 2014 | Curt Clawson replaces Trey Radel as the Representative for Florida's district |
| June 18 2014 | House of Representatives considered the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015, with a proposed funding of approximately $491 billion. |
| June 11 2014 | House of Representatives considered the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, with a proposed appropriation of $20.9 billion. |
| June 10 2014 | House passed the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 (THUD), appropriating $17 billion to the Department of Transportation and $40.3 billion to the Department of Housing and Urban Development. |
| May 30 2014 | House passed the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, with a total appropriation of $51.2 billion. |
| May 30 2014 | House passed the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, with a total appropriation of $51.2 billion, which was approximately $400 million less than fiscal year 2014. |
| May 2 2014 | Andrew B. Willison becomes Sergeant at Arms, replacing Terrance W. Gainer |
| May 1 2014 | House passed the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2015, appropriating $3.3 billion to the legislative branch for fiscal year 2015. |
| April 30 2014 | House passed the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015, with an initial appropriation of $71.5 billion. |
| April 3 2014 | Passed the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act, promoting pediatric medical research. |
| April 3 2014 | Passed the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act and the Support for the Sovereignty, Integrity, Democracy, and Economic Stability of Ukraine Act of 2014. |
| March 24 2014 | George Miller takes over as Policy Co-Chair of the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, succeeding Rob Andrews. |
| March 21 2014 | Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act of 2014 was enacted, addressing flood insurance concerns. |
| March 13 2014 | David Jolly replaces Bill Young as the Representative for Florida's district |
| February 2014 | Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2014, providing funding for federal government agencies and programs. |
| February 2014 | Multiple Senate committee leadership changes occur: Ron Wyden is replaced by Mary Landrieu in the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Maria Cantwell is replaced by Jon Tester in the Indian Affairs Committee, and Max Baucus is replaced by Ron Wyden in the Finance Committee. |
| February 2014 | Ron Wyden replaced by Mary Landrieu as Chair of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee |
| February 2014 | Maria Cantwell replaced by Jon Tester as Chair of the Senate Indian Affairs Committee |
| February 2014 | Max Baucus replaced by Ron Wyden as Chair of the Senate Finance Committee |
| February 9 2014 | Senate returns to full 100-member composition with 53 Democrats. |
| February 9 2014 | John Walsh was appointed to fill Max Baucus's Senate seat, succeeding him as the Democratic Senator from Montana in the 113th United States Congress. |
| February 9 2014 | Senate returns to full 100-member composition with 53 senators. |
| February 9 2014 | Senate reaches full composition of 53 members and 0 vacant seats. |
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