Angling for open Appropriations seats set to ratchet up
The current ratio is 15-14, and in the 116th Congress when the Senate was split 53-47 in favor of Republicans, the ratio was 16-15.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Trump lost, but the Senate keeps confirming his nominees
The absences of Grassley and Scott and opposition from three GOP senators has already led to the chamber failing to cut off debate on the nomination of Judy Shelton to the Federal Reserve on a 47
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump’s test shows how COVID-19 might threaten Barrett confirmation
But with a 53-47 advantage in the Senate, and two Republicans already saying they opposed a confirmation vote for Trump nominee Amy Coney Barrett so close to the election, McConnell has a thin margin
Congress · 116th Congress
D.C. Circuit nominee sails through confirmation hearing amid pandemic rancor
And with a 53-47 advantage for Republicans in the full Senate, Democrats are powerless to stop his confirmation without the help of at least four Republicans.
Congress · 116th Congress
Another Trump judicial nominee backs away from college writings
Republicans gained two seats this Congress and widened their advantage in the Senate to 53-47.
Congress · 116th Congress
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
Appeals court nominee backpedals from college writings
Rao only needs a majority to win confirmation in the Senate, where Republicans hold a 53-47 advantage.
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.
Congress · 116th Congress
Barr assures senators of his independence
During more than seven hours of testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Barr avoided the kind of missteps that might cost him votes of Republicans, who have a 53-47 advantage in the chamber
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
Kavanaugh Makes Strategic Stops on His Senate Tour as Chamber Returns
Joe Manchin IIIÂ of West Virginia, also up for re-election in a Trump state, met with Kavanaugh on July 30, the only Democrat among the 47 meetings with senators so far.
Politics · 115th Congress
Dems Rip Page From GOP Playbook to Fight Trump’s Pollution Rollback
John Kennedy of Louisiana, were able to pass a Congressional Review Act resolution earlier this summer to nullify the Federal Communication Commission’s rollback of net neutrality regulations on a 52-47
Rating Update: Race for Issa’s Open Seat Remains a Toss-Up for Now
Dianne Feinstein 53 percent to 47 percent, even though she lost statewide by 25 points. There is a case to be made that Issa’s retirement might improve GOP chances of holding the seat.
Ratings Change: Open Seat Shifts California Race to Toss-Up
The 39th District could still be fundamentally Republican, considering 2012, when Mitt Romney carried it 51 percent to 47 percent and Republican Elizabeth Emken outperformed Democratic Sen.
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.
Policy · 114th Congress
Senate Rejects All 4 Gun Measures
California Democrat Dianne Feinstein’s amendment, which would allow the attorney general to stop gun purchases by those on terrorist watch lists, also failed after receiving 47 of the 60 votes needed