Opinion · 117th Congress
Biden’s dug a hole for himself, but he keeps digging
Biden has gone from 55 percent to 35 percent approve/disapprove seven months ago to 45 percent to 47 percent today.
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Congress · 117th Congress
Senate approves budget resolution after ‘vote-a-rama’
But a letter circulated by Johnson on Tuesday opposing any legislation to raise the debt ceiling garnered 47 signatures, putting lawmakers potentially on a course for the type of fiscal brinksmanship
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Shontel Brown tops progressive favorite Nina Turner in Ohio’s 11th District primary
Gore had 76 percent of the vote when the AP called the race at 8:47 p.m. The 11th District Democratic primary split the party’s establishment and progressive wings.
Congress · 117th Congress
Ur Jaddou confirmed as immigration agency director
Her nomination was confirmed in a 47-34 vote along party lines.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Ellzey defeats Trump-backed Wright in all-GOP Texas runoff
Ellzey was leading Wright, a GOP activist and former state legislative aide, 53 percent to 47 percent when The Associated Press called the race to succeed the late Rep.
Opinion · 117th Congress
Election Day 2022 will be Independents’ Day
Our July 6-8 Winning the Issues survey saw Biden’s job approval underwater, with 40 percent of independents approving the job he is doing and 47 percent disapproving.
White House · 117th Congress
Infrastructure deal reached, now comes the hard part
It includes $21 billion for environmental remediation; $73 billion for power infrastructure, including grid authority, $5 billion for western water storage and $47 billion to rebuild infrastructure in
Heard On The Hill · 117th Congress
Washington eulogizes John Warner and the ideals he represented
Aside from his 1978 campaign, Warner’s only close race was against Democrat Mark Warner (no relation) in 1996, where he prevailed 52-47 percent.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate confirms Clarke to lead DOJ Civil Rights Division
She will take the job as 47 states consider hundreds of proposed laws that voting rights advocates say would make it harder to vote.
Congress · 117th Congress
Biden’s labor support may stall unless Senate enacts protections
Patty Murray, D-Wash., introduced the bill that 47 Democrats have signed on to as co-sponsors. Sen.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Special elections in redistricting cycles: To play or not to play?
Democrats were aided in the race by a self-funding candidate running on the tea party line, which allowed Hochul to win with 47 percent.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
Donations from teachers unions spiked as Congress debated school reopening, virus relief
Of the 47 Democrats on the initial target list released by the NRCC, 33 received contributions of $5,000 each from the AFT, and 37 received contributions of $2,000 each from the NEA.
Congress · 117th Congress
Capitol Police request for dramatic budget boost met with skepticism on Hill
Pittman’s budget seeks to add 212 officers and 47 civilian positions. She stressed the need to have a dedicated standby force of 80 officers. Retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel L.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
How the Jan. 6 riot is affecting campaign fundraising
Isler’s group recently surveyed its members and found that 67 percent reported taking a pause on at least some of their contributions and that 47 percent said they would do so for the first quarter
Opinion · 117th Congress
If corporations are people, they just might have an opinion
The Brennan Center for Justice estimated that, as of late March, legislators had introduced 361 bills with restrictive provisions in 47 states.
Congress · 117th Congress
Supreme Court expansion bill faces serious blocks across political spectrum
“Already 361 voter suppression bills have been introduced in 47 states across the country,” Kang said.
Campaigns · 117th Congress
These senators owe their careers to redistricting
But Arizona gained a seat through reapportionment following the 2010 census and the independent redistricting commission created a Tempe-based 9th District that Obama carried 51 percent to 47 percent
Congress · 117th Congress
No quarter for centrists in House: 2020 Vote Studies
As recently as 2008, Peterson took 72 percent of the vote in the district to Barack Obama’s 47 percent.
Congress · 117th Congress
Senate Democrats reject two-year delay of panel seniority rule
“I’ve been here for 47 years, and I have never once discussed anything in the caucus in 47 years,” Leahy said. Reed also declined to comment on the discussions.
Congress · 117th Congress
Yellen could win swift confirmation as first female Treasury secretary
While Yellen could be confirmed shortly after her hearing, according to Wyden, Mnuchin was confirmed on a party-line 53-47 vote 25 days after his confirmation hearing in 2017.