Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats vow Judge Chad Readler will be 2020 issue
The 52-47 vote to install Readler on the 6th U.S.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Beto O’Rourke says he’s out, but Rep. Joaquin Castro might run for Texas Senate seat
Independent voters preferred O’Rourke, 47 percent to 40 percent.
Congress · 116th Congress
Key Senate votes in 2018: CQ Vote Studies
Passed 51-47 (R 50-0; D 1-45; I 0-2) on April 18, 2018.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate confirms former coal lobbyist to lead EPA
The Senate on Thursday voted 52-47 to confirm Andrew Wheeler, a former coal lobbyist who has worked to weaken and delay national and global environmental protections, as the head of the EPA.
Congress · 116th Congress
Menendez blocks firearm export rule, citing oversight concerns
The proposed rule change would switch oversight responsibility on exports of firearms, including semi-automatic pistols, sniper rifles and AK-47-type assault weapons from Foggy Bottom to the Commerce
Congress · 116th Congress
The lobbyists: Roll Call’s people to watch in 2019
“There’s a lot of fear and consternation about the committee and what’s going to happen,” says Williams, 47, who adds that Waters is “pragmatic” and knows the panel’s issues thoroughly, having served
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
Appeals court nominee backpedals from college writings
Rao only needs a majority to win confirmation in the Senate, where Republicans hold a 53-47 advantage.
Congress · 116th Congress
Contentious nominee kicks off push to fill federal court seats
That change means Rao only needs a majority to win confirmation in the Senate, where Republicans hold a 53-47 advantage.
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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
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump’s plan to fund wall and reopen government blocked in Senate
The Senate defeated President Donald Trump’s border security plan 50-47 on a procedural vote designed to re-open the government. The measure required 60 votes to pass.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate GOP turns to time-honored budget tradition to fund wall
Based on Congressional Budget Office estimates, the six-bill spending package the House will take up Wednesday, sans Homeland Security funding, leaves room for only $47 billion more in nondefense funds
Congress · 116th Congress
Former Sen. Harris Wofford, who marched with MLK, dies at 92
He won 49 percent to 47 percent. After leaving the Senate, Wofford became the first CEO of the Corporation for National Service, or AmeriCorps, one of Clinton’s more visible legacies.
Congress · 116th Congress
Barr assures senators of his independence
During more than seven hours of testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Barr avoided the kind of missteps that might cost him votes of Republicans, who have a 53-47 advantage in the chamber
Congress · 116th Congress
Can Doug Jones win a full term in Alabama?
With the Senate at 53 Republicans and 47 Democrats, Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer can’t afford to lose any seats next year if he hopes to win back control of the chamber.
Congress · 116th Congress
Why the shutdown is a good thing for House Democrats
The strategy will be successful if at least 41 of the 47 senators in the Democratic Conference vote against motions to proceed, which require 60 votes to formally begin debate on a bill.
Congress · 115th Congress
Trump Taps McConnell Brother-in-Law, Big GOP Donor, for Labor Post
Hartogensis, 47, did not respond to a request for comment left on his cell phone Tuesday.
Factbase · 115th Congress
What Makes Donald Trump Uncomfortable? A Statistical Analysis
18:52 China -0.0674 1359 05:21:54 Phrase: “Huge” -0.0723 112 00:34:09 New York -0.0747 440 02:00:39 Media -0.0759 373 02:18:02 Drugs -0.0771 385 01:59:19 Hillary Clinton -0.0971 2690 15:17:47
Politics · 114th Congress
Poll Shows More Now Prefer Democrats Control Congress
The NBC/Wall Street Journal poll , conducted from July 31 to August 3, showed 47 percent of voters preferred Democrats controlling Congress compared to 43 percent of voters who preferred Republican
Politics · 114th Congress
When Serving Together in Congress is a Family Affair
> Alex Mooney was criticized in his 2014 race because he previously served in the Maryland legislature and was chairman of that state’s Republican Party yet he narrowly won the West Virginia seat , 47