Firebrand Vought confirmed as White House budget director
While the 53-47 outcome was never in real doubt — no Republican ever voiced opposition to him — antipathy toward Vought from Democrats grew into full-throated rage in recent weeks.
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Harris breaks Senate record for tie-breaking votes
By the time Kotagal’s nomination came up for confirmation, there were absences, and the final vote was 49-47, so the vice president did not play a role. When Sen.
With Mike Pence, the conventional wisdom might be correct
The website FiveThirtyEight has Pence’s personal favorable rating at 35 percent, while his unfavorable rating is 47 percent.
Growing GOP presidential field helps Donald Trump
In the crucial March 15 primaries, Kasich won his state’s winner-take-all primary (47 percent to 36 percent for Trump), while Trump won winner-take-all Florida (46 percent to 27 percent for Rubio and 17
Congress · 117th Congress
Pro-Trump protesters storm Capitol during Electoral College certification, causing lockdown
At 1:47 p.m., the department announced the evacuation was all clear. “ALL CLEAR.
Opinion · 116th Congress
The ‘invisible’ people who pay the price for Trump’s COVID malpractice
(When a 2012 tape leaked of GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney dismissively saying that “47 percent” of Americans were “dependent on the government” and “believe they are victims,” I knew right away
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Will ‘biblical conservative’ Bob Good make Virginia’s 5th District safer GOP terrain, or more in play?
Challenges ahead A poll conducted for Webb’s campaign at the beginning of August showed Trump leading Joe Biden 47 percent to 45 percent, within the margin of error of 4.4 percentage points.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Stephanie Bice wins GOP runoff, will face Rep. Kendra Horn
The poll also showed Trump leading Democratic nominee Joe Biden by just 1 point, 48 percent to 47 percent. In 2016, Trump beat Hillary Clinton 53 percent to 40 percent in the district.
Congress · 116th Congress
Vought confirmed as White House budget director
The outcome was hardly in doubt, since the Senate had agreed to advance Vought on a procedural vote of 47-44 just before the Independence Day recess.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump budget nominee gets first Senate committee nod
Vought appears likely to win confirmation in the Senate, where Republicans have a 53-47 margin.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Trump is the Democrats’ ace in the hole for November
The survey also found that a stunning 47 percent of respondents “strongly disapproved” of his performance. In addition, Trump’s personal appeal remains weak.
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump’s budget chief pick prepares to run confirmation gantlet
On paper, the math for the 44-year-old Vought is easier than it was in 2018: There are now two more Republicans in the Senate, holding a 53-47 margin.
Politics · 114th Congress
Poll: Bayh Holds Significant Lead Over Young in Indiana Senate Race
The real estate mogul pulled in 47 percent of the likely voters polled to Clinton’s 36 percent.
Politics · 114th Congress
Poll Shows More Now Prefer Democrats Control Congress
The NBC/Wall Street Journal poll , conducted from July 31 to August 3, showed 47 percent of voters preferred Democrats controlling Congress compared to 43 percent of voters who preferred Republican
Politics · 114th Congress
CQ Roll Call Survey: No Convention Bounce for Trump Among GOP Staffers
The aides are narrowly divided on whether Congress can reach a agreement on funding to combat the Zika virus, with a plurality of 47 percent expecting a deal.