Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: Runoff the red-nosed reindeer
The count: 47 That’s how many members of Congress were “volunteer fundraisers” — aka bundlers — who raised at least $100,000 for the Biden-Harris ticket.
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: Mitch’s last-minute shopping
The average donation was $47, WinRed said in a press release Tuesday.
Congress · 116th Congress
In close vote, Senate makes first lame-duck Fed confirmation
The Senate made Christopher Waller the first Federal Reserve Board nominee to be confirmed during a lame duck session, in a tight 48-47 vote Thursday. Republican Sen.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump lost, but the Senate keeps confirming his nominees
The absences of Grassley and Scott and opposition from three GOP senators has already led to the chamber failing to cut off debate on the nomination of Judy Shelton to the Federal Reserve on a 47
Opinion · 116th Congress
Biden at bat: ‘There is no joy in Mudville’
Among the remaining 3 out of 4 voters who said a candidate’s policy positions on issues were more important, Trump won 53 percent to 47 percent, which explains, in part, why Biden was unable to translate
Congress · 116th Congress
With two Republicans in quarantine, Senate lacks votes to advance Fed nominee
The tally was 47-50, with McConnell voting “nay” to reserve his right to call it back up. Shelton’s unorthodox economic views managed to unite opponents from across the political spectrum.
Congress · 116th Congress
Puerto Rico inches closer to statehood, but without key GOP support
Previously the record was nearly 47 years — from when Arizona was admitted in 1912 and the addition of Alaska in 1959.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: Refreshing fec.gov
Steve Daines 49 percent to 47 percent, within the survey’s 3.9-point margin of error. A recent New York Times/Siena College survey of North Carolina voters found GOP Sen.
Policy · 116th Congress
Biden budget policies would grow deficits by $2 trillion, study says
According to a Pew Research survey conducted in June, the percentage of voters who view deficits as a “very big problem” dropped to 47 percent from 55 percent in 2018.
Congress · 116th Congress
‘Skinny’ coronavirus relief bill blocked in Senate
The vote to end debate on the roughly $650 billion package was 52-47, falling short of the necessary 60 votes.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump folly steps on Senate GOP message again
But as the messaging vote arrived Thursday, Republicans couldn’t talk to reporters about Democrats blocking their bill — which fell short on a 52-47 procedural vote with only one GOP senator in opposition
Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: That’s the ticket
It showed Gimenez leading the incumbent 47 percent to 42 percent, with better name recognition, according to the Miami Herald. The survey had a margin of error of 4.9 points.
Congress · 116th Congress
Capitol Insiders Survey: Parties are poles apart on virus relief
of the Republican and Democratic aides surveyed by CQ Roll Call feel positively about how Congress has fought the virus so far, with 57 percent of the GOP aides and a plurality of the Democratic ones, 47
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Rating changes: Democratic control of Senate more likely because of Trump
Republicans currently control the Senate 53-47, with two independents caucusing with the Democrats.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senators leave for first recess since Memorial Day
The Senate’s last roll call vote was on Senate Majority Leader Motch McConnell’s motion to limit debate on the Vought confirmation, which prevailed 47-44.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump budget nominee gets first Senate committee nod
Vought appears likely to win confirmation in the Senate, where Republicans have a 53-47 margin.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump’s budget chief pick prepares to run confirmation gantlet
On paper, the math for the 44-year-old Vought is easier than it was in 2018: There are now two more Republicans in the Senate, holding a 53-47 margin.
Policy · 116th Congress
Corporations and consumer groups battle over COVID-19 liability
In comparison, just 47 claims have been made related to personal injury or medical malpractice, according to Public Citizen, citing a COVID-19 claims database.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate Democrats sore on ‘right-wing judges,’ but they’re OK with the nominees headed to floor soon
83 vacancies, 47 nominees There are 83 current vacancies in the federal judiciary, and 47 people have been nominated to fill them, according to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
Congress · 116th Congress
D.C. Circuit nominee sails through confirmation hearing amid pandemic rancor
And with a 53-47 advantage for Republicans in the full Senate, Democrats are powerless to stop his confirmation without the help of at least four Republicans.