Congress · 116th Congress
‘Skinny’ coronavirus relief bill blocked in Senate
The vote to end debate on the roughly $650 billion package was 52-47, falling short of the necessary 60 votes.
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Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: That’s the ticket
It showed Gimenez leading the incumbent 47 percent to 42 percent, with better name recognition, according to the Miami Herald. The survey had a margin of error of 4.9 points.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Rating changes: Democratic control of Senate more likely because of Trump
Republicans currently control the Senate 53-47, with two independents caucusing with the Democrats.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
What’s Trump endorsement worth? Texas House and Alabama Senate runoffs will tell
In mid-May, a club poll found that a third of likely GOP voters knew Trump had endorsed Jackson, and 36 percent of those surveyed backed Jackson while 47 percent backed Winegarner.
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.
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
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
View from the gallery: Senators struggle to sit in silence at Trump trial
The vote reflected the chamber’s party breakdown, with senators voting 53-47 to table, or kill, the minority leader’s initial amendment to subpoena documents.
Congress · 116th Congress
Why Ken Cuccinelli is persona non grata in the Senate
Four of the senators referenced in that one fundraising message are still serving in the current narrow, 53-47, GOP majority, and both the SCF and Cuccinelli, a former Virginia attorney general,
Congress · 116th Congress
The 8 Senate races likely to determine control of the chamber
[jwp-video n=”1″] The Senate now stands at 53 Republicans and 47 in the Democratic Conference.
(Mostly) Political one-liners: Pennsylvania special, Kentucky governor, and the Trail Blazers
Kentucky Republican Gubernatorial Primary: It will be at least a couple of weeks before we know whether the 47 percent of GOP voters who voted against Gov.
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
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
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.
Five Thoughts After the Mississippi Senate Race
The GOP majority shifted from 52-48 in January 2017 to 53-47 in January 2019.
Politics · 115th Congress
Poll Shows Half of Americans Support Impeachment Against Trump
He got higher marks on overseeing the economy: 45 percent approving and 47 percent disapproving.
Politics · 115th Congress
For Former Felons, Voting Rights Could Be a Click Away
Alabama left it to individual clerks to determine who was eligible until 2017, when the governor signed a law that defined morale turpitude as one of 47 crimes, although people convicted of some of
Politics · 115th Congress
Senate Passes Spending Package, Rejects Trump’s Proposed Cuts
The votes were: 50-47, rejecting an amendment from Vermont Democrat Patrick J. Leahy to add $250 million for grants to states to strengthen security of their election systems.
Politics · 115th Congress
South Carolina’s Mark Sanford Falls in GOP Primary
Katie Arrington was leading Sanford 51 percent to 47 percent when The Associated Press called the race.
Politics · 115th Congress
Republican Debbie Lesko Wins Arizona Special Election
The Associated Press called the race with Lesko leading Democrat Hiral Tipirneni, 53 percent to 47 percent in early ballots, which accounted for an estimated 75 percent of the total votes cast, according