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.
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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
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.
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
Ruin and resilience: How my south Georgia home is fighting through coronavirus trauma
For instance, 47 percent of blacks — higher than any other group — say they attend religious services at least once a week, according to the Pew Research Center.
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
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Electoral outlook: Once again, Trump’s path to victory is narrow
That’s worse than a week ago, when his rating was 47 percent approve/50 percent disapprove and some people were hailing his improving numbers.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
House Democrats add two more districts to their target list
The DCCC’s target list now includes 47 GOP seats with the two new additions. Both additions are in deeper Republican territory. Inside Elections with Nathan L.
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.