Campaigns · 116th Congress
Bullock attacks money in politics as super PAC goes after Daines
A March poll by Public Policy Polling found Daines and Bullock tied, 47-47.
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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.
Policy · 116th Congress
Democrats propose protections for farm workers
Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., that has the support of eight Democratic senators and 47 Democratic House members.
Congress · 116th Congress
Judge Justin Walker is a window into McConnell’s sway on federal courts
Democrats decry it, but with only 47 votes in their caucus and after years of an erosion of minority power in the Senate, they are unable to stop it—unless at least four Republicans are willing to
Congress · 116th Congress
No deal yet on stimulus as stock market teeters on the edge
But by 6 p.m., supporters mustered only 47 votes of the 60 required to take up the relief package. Plans by Senate GOP leaders for a speedy vote on passage Monday appeared in greater jeopardy.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Despite Lipinski loss, beating incumbents in primaries is rare
And while progressive groups are claiming a mandate for their cause, Newman received a smaller percentage of the vote this year (47 percent) than she did two years ago (49 percent).
Policy · 116th Congress
Murray, others urge sick leave in future coronavirus bill
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Senate voted 47-51 to reject Murray’s amendment that would require employers to provide workers 14 days of emergency paid sick leave and 12 weeks of paid family and medical
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump signs coronavirus aid package, with more to come
Senators rejected the Murray amendment in a 47-51 party-line vote. Niels Lesniewski contributed to this report.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Rep. Dan Lipinski loses primary rematch to Marie Newman in Illinois
It was an unusually high 47 percent in 2016. “It would surprise me if we even come close to making that 33 percent average,” he told CQ Roll Call on Tuesday about two hours before polls closed.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate votes to acquit Trump on both impeachment charges
The Senate voted 48-52 to reject the House’s abuse of power charge and 47-53 to reject the obstruction of Congress charge. A two-thirds majority of the Senate is required for conviction.
White House · 116th Congress
Could Trump’s acquittal spell the end of White Houses honoring congressional subpoenas?
The argument is that the 47-53 vote Wednesday to reject the second article of impeachment lessened the legislative branch’s power to oversee the executive branch and complicates ongoing litigation
Congress · 116th Congress
Like McCain before him, Romney rebukes President Trump
He voted with his party to acquit the president on the obstruction of Congress article, making the final tally a party-line vote of 47-53. West Virginia Democratic Sen.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate plans Wednesday vote to acquit Trump
Despite the organizing resolution being drafted in agreement with Democrats, the 53-47 vote was a strict party-line vote and came after Republicans blocked the minority’s four amendments that served
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Jan. 31
A later 53-47 vote Friday evening defined the next steps in the trial. The framework calls for the Senate to reconvene as the court of impeachment at 11 a.m.
Congress · 116th Congress
What happens if there’s a tie vote at the impeachment trial? It’s complicated.
Republicans hold a 53-47 advantage, which is why Democrats have repeatedly said they need four Republicans to join them to get to 51 votes to allow for more witnesses and documents.
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment trial endgame: Republicans hope for Friday vote to acquit Trump
Potential scenarios All 47 Democrats are expected to vote in favor of considering witnesses and documents, so the various scenarios on how the vote will play out only involve deviations in Republican
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Jan. 30
If all three backed a motion for votes on witnesses supported by all 47 Democrats, it would result in a 50-50 vote tie — short of a majority. “Tie votes fail,” Barrasso said.
Congress · 116th Congress
Ahead of House Iran war votes, Trump sends mixed messages
Additionally, 47 percent believed a war with Iran would be “more costly” in terms of likely U.S. deaths and money spent than the war in Iraq, compared with 21 percent who believed it would be less
Congress · 116th Congress
Impeachment news roundup: Jan. 29
What was once thought to be an easy 53-47 party line that would avoid prolonging the trial didn’t appear to be as safe a bet after revelations from a manuscript of Bolton’s upcoming White House memoir
Congress · 116th Congress
With Iowa and New Hampshire still up in the air, Democratic race has 2016 echoes
The next two contests in 2016 were won by Clinton, who bested Sanders narrowly in Nevada (53 percent to 47 percent) but clobbered him in South Carolina (73 percent to 26 percent.)