Durbin: Democrats Have 60 Votes to Advance Financial Reform
Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin said Thursday that Democrats now have the 60 votes needed to end debate on the financial reform bill.
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Van Hollen: Pa. Special Refutes Talk of GOP Majority
</p> Van Hollen spoke two days after Critz beat Republican businessman Tim Burns, 53 percent to 45 percent, in a nationally significant special election to succeed the late Rep. John P. Murtha (D).
Science Bill With Anti-Porn Amendment Fails
</p> Republicans prevented Democrats from getting the two-thirds-majority vote needed to pass the bill on suspension.
With Full Roster, Democrats Hope to Advance Financial Overhaul
</p> “He didn’t vote for cloture today because the way this bill is currently constructed would cost jobs in Massachusetts and does not include the fixes he understood were in the bill.
Collins to Vote to End Debate on Financial Reform Bill
Susan Collins announced Wednesday that she would vote to bring debate to close on the financial reform bill.
Citizens United Bill Underscores Broader Fight
</p> The do-it-now camp argues that whatever tweaks the campaign finance bill needs can be made as it advances.
Boehner Warns of Consequences for GOP Members Seeking Earmarks
</p> In preparation for a new WRDA bill, 354 House Members — including 120 Republicans — submitted project requests to the committee last summer.
McGehee: McConnell Should Heed Past Disclosure Rhetoric
If Senators of both parties can get past the noise, the bill will have a good chance of passing.
Thune: Climate Rules Worse Than Cap-and-Trade
</p> Like the health care bill, it was a monstrosity that would not have solved the problems it set out to fix and instead would have harmed our economy and the well-being of American families.
Senate Democrats Fail to End Debate on Wall Street Bill
Senate Democrats failed to end debate on the financial reform bill Wednesday as Members continued to disagree over time agreements for a handful of amendments.
Intraparty Battle Threatens Vote on Financial Reform
</p> Asked whether he would support ending debate Wednesday, Sen.
Reid Postpones Critical Bank Reform Vote
</p> Several Senate Democrats were withholding their support for a filibuster-breaking vote that was to take place at 2 p.m.
Stars Come Out for State Dinner
</p> Joining Mexican President Felipe Calderon at the Obamas’ table will be Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.), Rep.
Colleagues Vow Support for Lincoln
Bill Halter — although it remained unclear what form that assistance might take beyond campaign contributions.
OFA and Former Colleagues Launch Defense of Kagan
under former President Bill Clinton.
Pa. Is Keystone in House GOP’s Path to Majority
</p> In the Erie-based 3rd, Republicans have indicated that they will make Rep. Kathy Dahlkemper’s vote for the health care bill a defining issue.
Heard on the Hill: Walking the Congressional Runway
</p> </p> Lobbyist’s Next Target: An Emmy </p> Should Brian Jones ever decide to leave Washington, he has a good chance at making it in Hollywood.
Obama Immigration Comments Rile Congress
</p> It didn’t take long for Senate Republicans to balk at Obama’s suggestion that they are the only roadblocks.</p> “That’s not true. That’s just political spin,” said Sen.
June 8 Races Next Big Test of Tea Party Strength
Bill Halter. Lincoln has tried to frame the contest as a fight between herself and the labor interests that have sunk millions into Halter’s campaign.
Lessons From Tuesday: All Politics Is Local
</p> Further west, in Arkansas, Sen. Blanche Lincoln (D) was forced into a runoff with Lt. Gov.