Congress · 116th Congress
‘Skinny’ coronavirus relief bill blocked in Senate
</p> Rand Paul, R-Ky., was the sole GOP “no” vote.</p> Leaders of both parties telegraphed for days that as drafted, the Senate GOP’s “skinny” bill wouldn’t pass.
Search Roll Call
Search the Roll Call archive by keyword, date, Congress, section, or tags.
3,144 results for "p/bill"
Congress · 116th Congress
Trump folly steps on Senate GOP message again
</p> [‘Skinny’ coronavirus relief bill blocked in Senate]</p> Washington’s press corps was still consumed with news that broke the day before about Trump admitting to journalist Bob Woodward back in
Congress · 116th Congress
Democrats link race, jobs, climate in election-year resolution
</p> When Rep.
Congress · 116th Congress
With no aid in rescue package, transportation unions still see hope
of the Senate relief bill that stalled.
Congress · 116th Congress
Senate GOP seeks unity ahead of Thursday vote on ‘skinny’ coronavirus relief bill
</p> While Thursday’s vote to end debate requires 60 votes, the focus Wednesday was on whether the bill would even have the moral suasion of a simple majority.
Congress · 116th Congress
Pentagon business reforms in limbo
It’s unlikely Congress will have a final defense authorization bill before the elections. That means the timeline for transferring the chief management officer’s responsibilities is up in the air.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Family business in decline? Fewer get to Congress through heredity
</p> Political dynasties were on the decline in Congress even before last week’s Democratic Senate primary in Massachusetts, where Rep. Joseph P.
Policy · 116th Congress
Trump assertions of lower drug costs mask truth for many consumers
House Democrats passed a bill with similar goals, which would have penalized price increases. A bipartisan Senate proposal would have slowed Medicare drug spending and limited seniors’ costs.
Congress · 116th Congress
Highway bill could hitch a ride on the continuing resolution
</p> The House, meanwhile, passed a five-year, $494 billion bill on July 20, but without Republican support.
Congress · 116th Congress
Road Ahead: Coronavirus aid, spending deadline loom, but slow start expected for Congress’ return
</p> That bill passed with broad bipartisan support.</p> As negotiations continue on a new bill, with pandemic-related U.S. deaths averaging around 1,000 a day, the unity hasn’t lasted.
Congress · 116th Congress
‘Skinny’ coronavirus relief plan grows slightly; Senate to vote Thursday
</p> Despite the additions, much of the core of the bill remains the same from the skinny version circulated in August.
Congress · 116th Congress
Jobs recovery is slowing, but congressional CPR not expected
</p> Rosenstock thinks some kind of relief bill could be included in a continuing resolution to keep the federal government funded through the end of the calendar year.
Policy · 116th Congress
As election looms, Trump alters course on offshore drilling
</p> [In Alaska forest, Reagan biographer sees a winning GOP strategy]</p> It is not clear why Trump said the order only applies to those three states, all of which have Republican governors, when there
Campaigns · 116th Congress
New Hampshire GOP backs Trump choices for Senate, House; Langevin coasts in Rhode Island
billionaire Microsoft founder Bill Gates, a vaccine proponent, wants to implant people with microchips.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Capitol Hill’s stalwart ‘Jesus Lady’ dies at 92
</p> “It’s a comfort to me that she lives on like that,” said Pepin.
Congress · 116th Congress
Isolated from constituents and colleagues, lawmakers seek bearings
</p> That didn’t happen this year because of the coronavirus.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
What to watch in New Hampshire, Rhode Island primaries this week
</p> Here’s what to watch in Tuesday’s races. </p> 1. Will Trump’s voters do as he says?
Congress · 116th Congress
Pelosi, Mnuchin plan ‘clean’ CR, but length, other details unclear
</p> The agreement to negotiate a clean stopgap was a bright spot Tuesday in a reportedly otherwise dispiriting Mnuchin-Pelosi phone call over the shape of a new COVID-19 relief bill.