Politics · 115th Congress
Why It Looks Like the Senate’s Debating the Defense Bill Again
Reading the Senate schedule Tuesday might give off a serious sense of deja vu. But there is a reason for that.
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Politics · 115th Congress
Amid Health Care Chaos, Graham and Cassidy Still Lacking Votes
While White House Legislative Affairs Director Marc Short said on national television Sunday he expected a vote on the repeal bill on Wednesday, senior Republican leaders did not appear to have such a schedule
Policy · 115th Congress
How the Calendar Puts Pressure on GOP’s Tax Effort
Despite the tight schedule in front of them, House Republicans were optimistic after Brady’s announcement Wednesday and see the task ahead as doable.
Politics · 115th Congress
Hurricane Irma Forces House Vote Cancellations
Depending on the severity of the damage, though, the schedule could continue to change.
Politics · 115th Congress
Trump to Jilted GOP: Inaction Led to Deal With Dems
Ross cited the short congressional schedule in September as a reason for getting the debt ceiling settled.
Politics · 115th Congress
Senate Pins Health Care Hopes On Bipartisan Bill
The schedule is tight in September and the to-do list for Congress remains long.
Politics · 115th Congress
Analysis: Trump Hits Congress With Immigration Quandary
McConnell did not mention the ticking clock on DACA at all on Tuesday when laying out the Senate schedule for September.
Policy · 115th Congress
Five Top Energy and Environment Priorities as Congress Returns
With lawmakers returning to kick off the fall working session, energy and environment policies won’t be high on their to-do list, but their champions aim to fill any floor schedule gaps with measures that
Politics · 115th Congress
Two Senators, Two Parties, One River, Similar Message
The effort appears to be on schedule. The EPA took the first official step to repeal the regulation by submitting a proposed rule at the end of June, kicking off the public comment period.
Policy · 115th Congress
Enzi Plans September Budget Markup as McConnell Urges Speed
Under a current law baseline, which is different from a current policy baseline, it is assumed that the temporary tax cuts will expire on schedule, providing additional revenue to the government
Politics · 115th Congress
White House Talks Tax Outreach, but Senators Guarded
Aggressive schedule Short outlined what he acknowledged is an “aggressive schedule” for putting together a still-unwritten tax bill.
Politics · 115th Congress
Chaos Consumes Future of Obamacare Repeal Effort
Meanwhile, House members were advised that the chamber’s schedule could change pending action on the health care bill, as Republican lawmakers said they were waiting to see what is produced in the
Politics · 115th Congress
Russia Sanctions Bill Still Not a Done Deal
“I will work with the Majority Leader to schedule another vote on the sanctions bill so that we can send the legislation to the President’s desk before the recess.”
Politics · 115th Congress
Democrats Zero In on Heller as Senate Starts Health Care Votes
Heller was hopeful that the floor debate, no matter how it ends, would finish up on schedule by the end of the week. “I talked to leadership and that’s what they want to do.
Politics · 115th Congress
John Bush Nomination Exposes Partisan Divide
Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky, who introduced his fellow Bluegrass State resident in June as someone with “a strong legal ability and a thoughtful demeanor,” put Bush on this week’s floor schedule
Politics · 115th Congress
John McCain Diagnosed With Brain Cancer
The chamber would ordinarily be less than two weeks out from the August recess, but McConnell has already announced plans to adjust the schedule and remain in session for two additional weeks.
Politics · 115th Congress
McCain Absence Gives GOP More Time to Win — Or Lose — Health Care Votes
McConnell, a Kentucky Republican, announced the schedule change Saturday night, after the announcement that McCain would be staying home in Arizona on the advice of doctors following surgery to remove
Politics · 115th Congress
House Not as Antsy About August Recess Delay
House leaders remain in discussions about the schedule, Speaker Paul D.
Politics · 115th Congress
Is Shorter August Recess Prelude to Deals?
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced a truncated August recess, but the new schedule might just be the opening bid in a complex negotiation with Democratic leaders over the terms of debate
Politics · 115th Congress
Recess Postponed in Senate
“Wouldn’t it be a refreshing thing if the American people could actually see a seriousness about doing things on-time for a change, even if it meant disrupting a planned schedule for the United States