Congress · 116th Congress
Judge who said being transgender is a ‘delusion’ nearing confirmation
The Kentucky Republican has used a 53-47 majority and streamlined floor rules to quickly confirm 34 judicial nominees this year.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Saudi arms resolutions are within rules, McConnell says
Assuming all 47 Senate Democrats vote in favor of the disapproval resolutions, the four Republicans would provide enough support to send the resolutions to the Democratic House, where they are expected
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
A pot banking bill is headed to House markup with bipartisan support
Pot proponents on the Hill say it’s high time for serious policy debate [jwp-video n=”1″] Decriminalization by states To date, 47 states and the District of Columbia have decriminalized or legalized
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate rejects Trump’s emergency declaration on border
The measure passed, 59-41, with 12 Republicans joining all 47 members of the Senate Democratic Conference in rebuffing Trump. The House in February also voted to terminate the declaration.
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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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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
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.
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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
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.
Politics · 115th Congress
Poll: Democrat Leads GOP Governor in Kentucky
trailed state Attorney General Andy Beshear 40-48 percent and was running virtually even with state House Minority Leader Rocky Adkins (41-42 percent) and Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes (47
Politics · 115th Congress
3 Ways Congress Can Punish Saudi Arabia
The close floor vote then was 47-53. Were a similar vote held today, it would undoubtedly have more support though it is not clear if enough Republicans would join in to make it veto-proof.
Politics · 115th Congress
Meet Noel Francisco, the Conservative Supreme Court Litigator Who Could Take Over Oversight of Mueller Investigation
He won Senate confirmation to be the solicitor general in a party-line vote, 50-47, just over a year ago, ahead of the start of the last term of the Supreme Court.
Politics · 115th Congress
Something Old, Something New, Someone Appointed, Neither Blue
(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call) The Senate now has 51 Republicans, 47 Democrats and two independents who caucus with Democrats.
Policy · 115th Congress
Another Farm Bill Trouble Spot: Ex-Prisoners Growing Hemp
Nine Senate and 47 House negotiators met publicly for the first time Wednesday to lay out their positions on how to proceed in reconciling House and Senate versions of the five-year legislation.
Policy · 115th Congress
Republican Infighting Over Abortion Almost Sends Spending Bill Off the Rails
Updated 5:47 p.m. | Not long after their plans were nearly derailed Thursday over a dispute about Planned Parenthood funding, Senate leaders got a final vote on a $856.9 billion funding package.
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
McConnell Hopeful Farm Bill Conference Report Ready for Vote After Labor Day
The House named 47 conferees on July 18, 29 Republicans and 18 Democrats.