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.
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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.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: Beware the Dog Days of August
The most recent survey for Winning the Issues showed Democrats leading Republicans on handling health care (49 percent to 33 percent), while the GOP is stronger on the economy (47 percent to 38 percent
Politics · 115th Congress
End of an Era on Senate Finance as Longtime Staffer Departs
Nineteen Senate Republicans — including Packwood — and 47 House Republicans voted for the 1990 deal; that was the last time GOP lawmakers voted expressly to increase taxes.
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.
Opinion · 115th Congress
Opinion: Americans Are Telling Both Parties — “Show Me the Money”
The biggest shift occurred with young white voters who went from favoring Democrats for Congress 47-33 percent in 2016 to dead even at 39-39 percent, a remarkable 14-point swing.
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
Four Up, Four Down on Senate Immigration Proposals
The Senate rejected that 52-47, with 60 votes required to advance the measure. Next up was a proposal by Pennsylvania Republican Patrick J.
Politics · 115th Congress
‘Dreamers’ in Limbo After Senate Rejects Immigration Plans
The McCain-Coons proposal was blocked, 52-47. A fourth proposal by Sen. Patrick J.
Politics · 115th Congress
Budget Deal Facing Senate Slowdown, House Objections
Updated at 6:47 p.m. | Confidence quickly waned Thursday afternoon that a massive $320 billion budget package with stopgap funding needed to avert a government shutdown at midnight would pass quickly as
Politics · 115th Congress
Mike Pence, Breaking Ties and Maybe a Senate Record
That competition pits Pence against a handful of the 47 men who came before him.
Politics · 115th Congress
Organizing the Senate Can Sometimes Get Messy
The way the Senate divided, Republicans held a 48-47 majority. With Morse the independent and with Republican Richard Nixon assuming the vice presidency, the GOP could hold sway over the chamber.
Politics · 115th Congress
Analysis: Tough Road Ahead for Ryan in 2018
The 47-year-old (who turns 48 on Jan. 29) said he doesn’t anticipate spending his entire adult life in Washington.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump Poised to Set Record for Appeals Court Judges
He cleared a procedural hurdle Monday when the Senate voted 48-47 to invoke cloture and shut off debate. A final vote on confirmation is expected Tuesday.
Politics · 115th Congress
Poll: Two-Thirds Say GOP Tax Plan Favors Rich
In Dec. 2013, 47 percent of respondents to the poll said they preferred Republicans to win control of the U.S. House and Senate, compared to 42 percent who preferred Democratic majorities.
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
Rural Areas Brace for Health Care Bill Impact
About 51 percent of residents in rural West Virginia, 47 percent in Alaska, 38 percent in Maine and 37 percent in Nevada rely on Medicaid, according to a June report from the Georgetown Health Policy