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.
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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
No ‘skinny’ deal on coronavirus relief in late-night meeting
The motion to proceed was agreed to, 47-42.
Congress · 116th Congress
Take campaign plans with a grain of salt
[SALT Still Rubs the Democrats’ Tax Wounds] Natural gas heats 47 percent of U.S. homes and accounts for 35 percent of electricity, according to federal data.
Congress · 116th Congress
Barr nomination to get votes on the Senate floor next week
Barr appears to have enough support from Republicans, which have a 53-47 advantage in the chamber, to run the Justice Department.
Congress · 116th Congress
House Democrats offering less money for a wall this year than in 2018 omnibus
shortchange any other key agencies funded in the DHS bill: The Transportation Security Administration would receive $4.89 billion, a very small $35 million reduction from the previous year but a slight $47
Politics · 115th Congress
Conservative Court Nominee Highlights Smoother Path to Bench
Duncan’s confirmation Tuesday afternoon on a mostly party-line 50-47 vote illustrates how the Senate rules change has made it easier for lawyers with a more ideological past to get lifetime appointments
Politics · 115th Congress
First-Term Presidents and State of the Union Big Asks
The GOP started with thin margins — 48 senators to the Democrats’ 47 and one independent, and a House advantage of 221-213 with one independent.Â
Politics · 115th Congress
At the Races: Wabash College, Swamp Critters and More
Heller led Titus 47 percent to 45 percent, within the poll’s 4-point margin of error, the Las Vegas Review-Journal first reported.
Politics · 115th Congress
Annual Capitol Insiders Survey: The Trump Effect
And in February, a similar plurality, 47 percent, said they had.
Policy · 115th Congress
Merkley Stages 15.5-Hour Anti-Gorsuch Talk-a-Thon in Senate
Merkley’s stand, which started around 6:47 p.m. Tuesday, is not likely to have an effect on the rest of the week with the cloture vote already set for Thursday.
Policy · 115th Congress
Senate Adopts Budget Opening Door for Obamacare Repeal
Enzi raised a point of order against the amendment, and the chamber voted 47-51 against waiving the point of order, effectively rejecting the amendment.
Policy · 114th Congress
Senate Rejects All 4 Gun Measures
California Democrat Dianne Feinstein’s amendment, which would allow the attorney general to stop gun purchases by those on terrorist watch lists, also failed after receiving 47 of the 60 votes needed
Politics · 114th Congress
Post-Orlando Poll Shows Support Jumps For Assault Weapons Ban
More independents favored a ban, too, up 5 percent to 47 percent.  Contact Smith at jeremysmith@cqrollcall.com   and follow him on Twitter @JeremySilkSmith .