Eric Cantor

Eric Cantor

@GOPLeader

I serve as the Majority Leader and represent Virginia's 7th District in the U.S. House. Welcome to my official account!

Richmond, VA · http://MajorityLeader.gov

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The House of Representatives has just passed a Congressional pay freeze with H.R. 6726 in a 287-129 vote.

Speaker Boehner and I are working with House Leadership and our conference to find best path forward.

150 years ago today, President Abraham Lincoln issued the historic Emancipation Proclamation - creating a more just & free America for all.

The decision of the House to accept or amend the measure will not be made until Members-- and the American people-- review the legislation.

The House will honor its commitment to consider the Senate agreement if it is passed.

House Schedule Update: On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. Details:

On Monday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for morning hour and 10:00 a.m. for legislative business.

Today, the House will meet at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. Read more at

On Sunday, the House will meet at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business. Votes will be postponed until 6:30 p.m. Details »

The House may be in session through Wednesday, January 2. As a reminder, the 113th Congress will convene at noon on Thursday, January 3.

The House will return for legislative business on Sunday, December 30. First votes are expected at 6:30 p.m.

Great welcoming home some of the young men and women I had the privilege of nominating to attend our Service Academies

The House of Representatives has concluded legislative business for the week. The House will return after the Christmas holiday when needed.

The President has a decision to make: support these measures or be responsible for the largest tax hike in American history.

Today, I am proud to sponsor the Spending Reduction Act, which replaces the first year of the sequester with responsible cuts.

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