Congress · 116th Congress
In defiance of Trump, Senate overrides defense veto
The long-anticipated vote comes two days before the start of a new Congress, avoiding what would have been a lengthy process of re-drafting the measure in the new year.
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Congress · 116th Congress
Opening day for the Senate won’t be clean break from the old
As customary in the Senate, the one-third of the Senate elected or reelected in November will take the oath of office, including Republican Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky.
Congress · 116th Congress
Margaret Kibben to become first woman to serve as House chaplain
Her arrival on Capitol Hill will mean that both the House and Senate chaplains will be retired chief chaplains of the Navy, with longtime Senate Chaplain Barry Black having led the Navy’s chaplains
Policy · 116th Congress
Biden climate team’s foes: Time, politics and bureaucracy
international climate adviser John Kerry and domestic aides Gina McCarthy and Ali Zaidi, who both worked in the Obama administration, faces the daunting task of reining in heat-trapping greenhouse gas emissions, re-engaging
Congress · 116th Congress
With calendar winding down, GOP makes case for Trump judicial pick in the 117th Congress
In a nod to senatorial courtesy, it is not uncommon for the nominees of one president to be re-nominated by another, even if they are of opposing parties.
Congress · 116th Congress
Toomey Fed demand rocks coronavirus relief bill talks
[Stopgap funding up in the air as coronavirus relief talks drag on] But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell suggested Friday morning that a deal could still come together soon.
Opinion · 116th Congress
Tidings of victimhood and ‘revenge’ for a holiday, excuse me, Christmas season
In Georgia, ostensibly to stump for the state’s two Republican senators in runoffs that could determine party control of the Senate, Trump, of course, turned the conversation to the injustice of
Congress · 116th Congress
House adopts defense conference report as veto threat looms
Language to change the names of the military bases was included in both the House and Senate versions of the bill.
Policy · 116th Congress
A Trump veto of defense bill could cut lawmakers’ holiday break short
Tight schedule The House plans to adopt the NDAA conference report as soon as Tuesday, and the Senate may follow suit later this week.
Congress · 116th Congress
House votes to decriminalize marijuana
The bill is unlikely to become law as long as Republicans control the Senate, but the vote is a symbolic victory for opponents of a “tough-on-crime” approach to the popular drug that has led to the
Campaigns · 116th Congress
At the Races: Ready for Zoomsgiving?
The battle for the Senate rages on in Georgia (for more on that, scroll down to our special report), as Trump refuses to concede the presidential election.
Congress · 116th Congress
FAA allows 737 Max flights as Hill takes up oversight bills
In the Senate, Wicker Tuesday praised the FAA’s process in determining whether to lift the grounding order.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Second Georgia Senate seat headed to January runoff that could decide Senate control
“There is one thing we know for sure: Senator David Perdue will be re-elected to the U.S. Senate and Republicans will defend the majority,” Fry said.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Battle for Congress hinges on top of ticket, pandemic dynamics
Gonzales rates 14 Senate races as competitive — two seats held by Democrats and 12 by Republicans.
Heard On The Hill · 116th Congress
Photo of the day: Throwback Thursday
Reid went on to win his fifth term on Election Day that year and maintained his position as Senate majority leader. He retired from the Senate in 2017 after not seeking re-election in 2016.
Congress · 116th Congress
Photo of the day: Smile, you’re on Cornyn camera
The 12 Republicans on the committee voted to report Barrett’s nomination favorably to the Senate floor, while Democrats did not vote. A confirmation vote is scheduled for Monday.
Congress · 116th Congress
Barrett, with Scalia as model, may be a moderate on regulation
Nothing seems likely to deter Senate Republicans from confirming 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court — not next month’s elections, not three senators in quarantine
Congress · 116th Congress
McConnell: Senate will be in Monday despite positive COVID-19 tests
“We’ve been operating in the same environment now since the 1st of May and been able to do Senate business.
Campaigns · 116th Congress
Republican super PAC to spend $9 million in Michigan Senate race
A Republican super PAC, aligned with the party’s Senate leadership, will infuse $9 million into the Senate race in Michigan where incumbent Democrat Gary Peters faces GOP challenger John James.
Opinion · 116th Congress
There is nothing civil about intimidation
After a summer of rioting that Nancy Pelosi characterized as “people will do what they do,” the speaker this week refused to rule out re-impeaching President Donald Trump to stop the nomination and