Politics · 115th Congress
Paul Ryan Pushes Back on Pressure for Early Exit
In the wake of the defeat of the farm bill on the floor Friday, the speaker outlined Republicans’ coming floor schedule.
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Politics · 115th Congress
House Republicans Break Record for Closed Rules in Single Congress
Since Republicans are in the majority, they set the floor schedule and parameters for debate.
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Scalise Announces Plan for Immigration, Farm Bill Votes Third Week of June
The North Carolina Republican said the reason the Freedom Caucus couldn’t accept GOP leaders’ offer last week to schedule a vote on the Goodlatte-McCaul bill in June is because leadership wanted to
Politics · 115th Congress
Republican Divide, Mistrust Dooms Farm Bill in House
McCarthy had agreed to schedule a vote in June on an immigration measure by Judiciary Chairman Robert W.
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Freedom Caucus Wants to Delay Farm Bill for Immigration Votes
The Freedom Caucus met Thursday afternoon and decided they wanted GOP leaders to schedule a floor vote on immigration legislation before completing work on the farm bill. Rep.
Politics · 115th Congress
Shalala Criticized for Skipping Debate
“We thought it would be unfair to the other candidates to reschedule the debate based on Donna’s schedule,” he said. Longtime Republican Rep.
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Appropriations Vs. Judges: Battle for Senate Floor Time Nears
Watch: Here’s How Three Ratings Changes Could Help Democrats in Their Quest for Senate Majority [jwp-video n=”1″] August recess threat The election-year schedule and backlog of nominations
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All of a Sudden, a Busy House Floor Schedule
partial government shutdowns and a few other bills, like a reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration — the House has enough major legislation coming out of its committees to fill the floor schedule
Politics · 115th Congress
Lawmakers Concerned About Trump’s Pledge to Save China’s ZTE
[All of a Sudden, a Busy House Floor Schedule] On the trade issue, however, many lawmakers believe the Chinese president and his government have been anything but.
Politics · 115th Congress
Another Judicial Pick Gets Hearing Despite Home-State Concerns
He said he would schedule confirmation hearings for appeals court nominees over the objections of home-state senators as long as the White House consulted with those senators.
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Charlie Dent Leaving Congress At Week’s End
Specifically, he said he would schedule other congressional special elections for Nov. 6, unless a vacancy occurs within 60 days of the general election.
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Special Election to Replace Patrick Meehan Set for Nov. 6
“Given the calendar and timing of these announcements, it makes the most fiscal and practical sense for our county elections office to schedule these special elections on the same day as the November
Politics · 115th Congress
Analysis: Missteps, Paul Ryan’s Had a Few
When he finally agreed to seek the speakership, he did so with conditions, mainly about his schedule — and in return, hard-line conservatives imposed some conditions on him.
Politics · 115th Congress
For House Democrats, Leadership Questions Persist
Speaking at a Georgetown University town hall on Tuesday, the California Democrat said If her party controls the House in 2019 it would quickly schedule floor action on gun violence prevention, protections
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Texas Governor Wants Blake Farenthold to Pay for Special Election
Both officials cited the 27th District’s continuing recovery from Hurricane Harvey as the reason for suspending certain state election laws so Abbott could schedule the election as soon as possible
Politics · 115th Congress
Democratic Majority Would Act Quickly on Guns, Dreamers, Infrastructure, Pelosi Says
If Democrats control the House in 2019 they would quickly schedule floor action on gun violence prevention, protections for “Dreamers” and infrastructure, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday
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After Coons Demonstrates Comity, Pompeo Avoids Dubious Distinction
When McConnell announced his intent to schedule a floor vote, he had set the stage for Pompeo to join a short list of individuals confirmed to Cabinet posts without support of the committee of jurisdiction
Politics · 115th Congress
Election Year History Belies Ambitious Talk on Appropriations
Regardless, appropriations leaders in the House and Senate have set a rigorous schedule, with the House panel’s first full committee markup expected May 8.
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Arizona Teachers Latest to Walk Out, Members Supportive
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Arizona Man Gets Prison for Threatening McSally
How Congress’ Schedule Is Supposed to Work [jwp-video n=”1″] “If I could wring your f—ing neck.