Campaigns · 116th Congress
With Trump trailing, should down-ballot Republicans ready a ‘no blank check’ strategy?
The party even gained two Senate seats, increasing its majority from 53-47 to 55-45.
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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.
Policy · 116th Congress
‘Supergrid’ and nukes: Ins and outs of Democrats’ climate plan
A recent National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) study found a national grid could save the public more than $47 billion and generate up to 80 percent of the country’s total electricity use from
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Colorado Rep. Scott Tipton ousted in primary by gun rights activist
last year when she confronted Democratic presidential contender Beto O’Rourke over his support for an assault weapons ban and his comment in a debate, “Hell, yes, we’re going to take your AR-15, your AK-47
Campaigns · 116th Congress
As Tom Cotton courts controversy, he runs unopposed in Arkansas
Trump was leading Biden, but only 47 percent to 45 percent — after winning 60 percent of the vote in 2016.
Policy · 116th Congress
House’s Peterson laments lack of influence in farm relief aid
Peterson said the House schedule does not allow enough time for an in-person hearing and he thinks it will be difficult to find a hearing room to accommodate social distancing for the 47-member committee
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
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.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Handel rematch against McBath set, Perdue challenger unclear after Georgia election meltdown
Keisha Sean Waites in the 13th District in Atlanta’s western suburbs after getting had 47 percent of the vote to Waites’ 31 percent, with 94 percent of precincts counted.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Trump is the Democrats’ ace in the hole for November
The survey also found that a stunning 47 percent of respondents “strongly disapproved” of his performance. In addition, Trump’s personal appeal remains weak.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Rating change: Race for Iowa’s 4th moves to Solid Republican
President Donald Trump carried the rural 4th District, 61 percent to 34 percent, in 2016, yet King only narrowly won reelection two years later, 50 percent to 47 percent over Democrat J.D.
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.
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.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Why America’s students, colleges and universities deserve more financial relief
Families and higher education institutions are grappling with the difficult realities created by this pandemic, and need a more substantial investment of $47 billion to meet the growing financial needs
Policy · 116th Congress
Census: Nearly half of households lost income since March
More than 47 percent of U.S. households reported lost income and 37 percent said they expect to feel a paycheck pinch in the near future, according to the results released Wednesday.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Rosendale recycles campaign ad for House race in Montana
Jon Tester, who went on to beat Rosendale, 50 percent to 47 percent, last cycle.
Congress · 116th Congress
Suicide prevention hotline bill inches closer to Trump’s desk
Calls to the mental health crisis line in Colorado have spiked by 47 percent due in part to COVID-19, Gardner said in a news release.
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.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Kara Eastman gets rematch with Rep. Don Bacon in Nebraska
A Tuesday night memo from the DCCC noted that an internal poll conducted by the committee found Eastman leading Bacon 48 percent to 47 percent in their anticipated fall matchup.