Congress · 116th Congress
Roberts leaves Senate with warning about attacks on food supply
The final bill passed the Senate on an 87-13 vote and the House on a 369-47 vote. Stabenow will be the only one of the four still in Congress in 2021.
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
Senate confirms three to FEC, restoring a full slate
Cooksey by a vote of 50-46 and Allen Dickerson 49-47, largely along party lines.
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.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate sets up procedural vote on Amy Coney Barrett nomination for Sunday
But only 10 of the 47 members of the Democratic Conference serve on the Judiciary panel.
Congress · 116th Congress
One more day for coronavirus relief talks, Pelosi says
That’s the number of Republicans needed to supplement the 47-member Senate Democratic Caucus to get over the 60-vote hurdle to final passage.
Opinion · 116th Congress
If you don’t like the Supreme Court, blame Harry Reid
Independents opposed it 17 percent to 47 percent.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump’s test shows how COVID-19 might threaten Barrett confirmation
But with a 53-47 advantage in the Senate, and two Republicans already saying they opposed a confirmation vote for Trump nominee Amy Coney Barrett so close to the election, McConnell has a thin margin
Congress · 116th Congress
Schumer goes around McConnell to set up vote defending Obamacare
The Senate rejected a motion, 47-47, to table the amendment. The vote could be used by Republican senators to show the GOP is in favor of protecting pre-existing conditions.
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
Congress · 116th Congress
No ‘skinny’ deal on coronavirus relief in late-night meeting
The motion to proceed was agreed to, 47-42.
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
Busy summer ahead for appropriators after pandemic delays
It usually takes 60 votes to end debate on spending bills in the Senate, making bipartisanship a must with the current 53-47 split in that chamber.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate Democrats look to turn tables on GOP regarding judicial nominees
But the 47 votes the Democratic caucus can muster isn’t enough to stop the confirmation machine, without four GOP colleagues willing to break ranks.
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.