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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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.
Opinion · 115th Congress
All Is Not Lost for Republicans in the Suburbs
Forty-four percent of suburban voters said the country was on the right track, compared to 47 percent who said it was heading in the wrong direction.
Politics · 115th Congress
Where Republicans, Democrats Stand Heading Into 2019
According to November’s exit poll, 48 percent of respondents had a favorable view of the Democratic Party, while an almost equal 47 percent had an unfavorable view.
Politics · 115th Congress
Democratic Victory in Arizona and Nevada Hinges on Latino Turnout
Sinema had a 47-point advantage among Latino voters surveyed in a recent NBC News/Marist poll.
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
California Man Charged With Threatening to Kill Sen. Dianne Feinstein
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office charged Craig Steven Shaver, 47, of Lancaster, California, with a felony count of attempted criminal threats and possession of a firearm by a felon
Politics · 115th Congress
It’s Baaaccck! Health Care Law Again Front and Center in Midterms
Average premiums for 2018 are set to increase by 3.6 percent compared to 2017, according to an analysis by Avalere and The Associated Press of proposed or final rates of 47 states and Washington,
Politics · 115th Congress
Poll: Challenger Spanberger Inches Ahead of Rep. Dave Brat
Spanberger captured support from 47 percent of the 400 potential voters pollsters surveyed by phone from Sept. 15 through Sept. 24.
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
Surprisingly, the Senate Is Now in Play
Rick Scott, are running even in two recent statewide surveys, while Missouri’s Claire McCaskill and her opponent, GOP state Attorney General Josh Hawley, are tied at 47 percent in a recent NBC News/Marist
Politics · 115th Congress
The Battle for House Control Plays Out in … Kansas?
Yoder described the district as “center-right,” noting that Clinton only carried it by 1 point with 47 percent of the vote, while the district backed Mitt Romney by 10 points in 2012.
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.
Politics · 115th Congress
McCaskill, Hawley Race to Cover Their Bases in Missouri
Ballenger, a 47-year-old director of a sign language interpreting agency, said President Donald Trump’s victory in 2016 motivated her to actively campaign for McCaskill.
Politics · 115th Congress
With Troy Balderson’s Official Win in Ohio, Debate About Trump Effect Returns
An Emerson College survey released the day before the election showed it 47-46 percent for O’Connor.
Politics · 115th Congress
Kyrsten Sinema Unchallenged While GOP Candidates Fought — But Now It’s Crunch Time
OH Predictive Insights and ABC 15 Arizona released a poll last week showing McSally 20 points ahead of Ward, with McSally at 47 percent, Ward at 27 percent, Arpaio at 13 percent, and 12 percent undecided
Democratic Candidates Should Be Bolder on Gun Control, Poll Finds
The sample makeup was 47 percent Democrats, 38 percent Republicans, and 15 percent independents. But the bigger takeaway is who was influenced.
Politics · 115th Congress
Internal Poll Shows Hunter Challenger Within Single Digits
He ended up winning the top-two primary the following month with 47 percent of the vote to Campa-Najjar’s 18 percent.
Politics · 115th Congress
Poll: Justice’s Stance on Immigration, Voting Rights More Important Than Abortion
Fifty-four and 53 percent of respondents to this week’s Economist/YouGov poll said it was very important that the next Supreme Court justice share their views on immigration and voting rights, versus 47
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.