For Durbin, Small Majority Means Whip Smart
Senate Democrats will likely serve as the first line of defense for President Barack Obama as he does battle with a new House Republican majority and a strengthened Senate GOP minority.
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Finally Filled: Murray Is DSCC Pick
However, sources acknowledged that she does still need to build an independent network of influence on her own.
Junior Senators Promote Change to Filibuster Rules
“But then you did rely on grown-ups in leadership to keep the caucuses in line. Now, it’s being abused and it’s unfortunate.”
Reid Expands Schumer’s Role in 112th Congress
Members of the 2006 and 2008 classes huddled Monday afternoon to plot strategy on how to push changes in Senate rules, including ways to overhaul the filibuster. Sen.
Senators Urge Holder Not to Appeal Don’t Ask’ Ruling
Signatories on the letter include Democratic Sens.
GOP Campaign Arms May Seek ’12 Continuity
Claire McCaskill (Mo.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (R.I.), have their own re-elections to worry about next cycle.
Republicans Wary of Kagan’s Testimony
But as the Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing began Monday, GOP Senators unveiled a new line of attack, arguing that Justice Sonia Sotomayor’s dissent in a recent gun rights case proves that Kagan
Menendez Asks His Peers to Pony Up
And so the bottom line is that we did not come to a conclusion to have a permanent vice chair,” Menendez said.
Intraparty Battle Threatens Vote on Financial Reform
However, Democratic leaders are still relatively optimistic that they will be able to persuade intransigent Members to fall in line before the vote is held, aides and Senators said.
Reid Seems to Have His Groove Back
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) said. There’s no doubt it’s been a good week for Reid.
Senate Nears a Showdown on Financial Reform
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) said.
Reid Sees Votes in Immigration
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) said that while Senators recognize they have a responsibility to address the issue at some point, he isn’t sure “there’s broad Senate-wide appetite to take it on next year.
Heard on the Hill: Byrd Boycott Ruffles Feathers
My memory’s sharp On all these parts But what the hell is your name?
Obama Looks to Move Judges
Democrats have taken an increasingly harsh line with Republicans over the selections, some of which have been stalled in the Senate for months.
Club Endorsement Should Boost Rubio’s Finances
During the entire 2008 election cycle, the club’s PAC spent a total of $2.9 million on advertisements. The club’s 501(c)(4) arm spent another $2.7 million on advertisements.
Schumer Legislates Like He Campaigns
Democratic Conference Vice Chairman Charles Schumer (N.Y.) appears to approach major Congressional policy fights the same way he tackles campaigns: Figure out who or what has the best chance of winning and line
Reid’s Strategy on Health: Baby Steps
White House to get the bill over the finish line this year.
Senate Democrats Exit Huddle Determined to Pass Health Care Reform
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) said the caucus was “in problem-solving mode— on how to merge “the two different directions— of the Finance bill and a measure passed by the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions
Health Blame Game Builds
— Brown serves on the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, which approved health care legislation on a party-line vote in mid-July. He was joined by Democratic Sens.
Franken Replaces Whitehouse on HELP Panel
Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) temporarily held the spot while the panel took up its comprehensive health care reform bill.