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US Senate votes to block controversial crime bill
The resolution to block the DC crime bill, however, required only a simple majority vote in the Senate. The final vote was overwhelmingly bipartisan with a tally of 81-14.
March 9, 2023 -
Pelosi ends historic term as first woman US speaker
"For me, the hour's come for a new generation to lead the Democratic caucus that I so deeply respect," Speaker Pelosi said in a much anticipated speech on the House floor.
November 18, 2022 -
Republicans take control in House, US gets ‘divided’ govt
For now, Joe Biden, who takes pride in his ability to work with the other side congratulated the Republicans and promised to work with them.
November 17, 2022 -
Senate Victory
Democrats used a fast-track legislative process known as reconciliation to pass the measure in the face of unanimous opposition from Republicans.
August 11, 2022 -
Mixed fortunes
Youngkin, 54, declared victory after a campaign in which he focused on parents’ anger over schools’ handling of Covid-19, as well as touching on race and gender issues.
November 7, 2021 -
US Senate narrowly approves $3.5T budget
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., assured progressives that Congress will pursue sweeping initiatives going beyond the infrastructure compromise
August 11, 2021 -
Senate slog to pass infrastructure bill goes on over weekend
As the Senators are set to resume a weekend session toward passage of a $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, momentum has dragged as a few Republican senators refused to yield 30 hours of required debate before the next set of procedural votes, which could delay its swift passage. “We can get this done the easy...
August 8, 2021 -
Infrastructure talks leave Biden’s entire agenda at risk
A collapse could also trigger fresh internal Democratic fighting over how much of the infrastructure spending would be transferred to the huge domestic spending plan
July 28, 2021 -
Senate Democrats reach $3.5tn budget agreement
On infrastructure, senators from both parties met on Tuesday evening and their bipartisan deal appeared back on track, after days of disputes.
July 14, 2021 -
US House Democrats to form select panel to probe Capitol riot
Pelosi did not reveal details about the composition of the committee, or who she'll choose to lead it
June 25, 2021 -
Election bill defeat revives fight over filibuster
Among the proposals being discussed for changing the filibuster is lowering the 60-vote threshold - to 55 or 51, with Vice President Kamala Harris able to serve as a tiebreaker
June 24, 2021 -
New videos show violent Capitol attacks on police
A 49-year-old Indiana grandmother is expected next week to become the first 6 January person to be sentenced
June 19, 2021 -
Back home: Biden has daunting tasks after European tour
The White House believes that Biden’s proposals are broadly popular in the country, if not on Capitol Hill, and is wagering that lawmakers can be brought along with a combination of cajoling and the presidential bully pulpit.
June 18, 2021 -
Senate Democrats press ahead on voting bill despite dim odds
The Democrats’ bill would bring about the largest overhaul of US voting in a generation, touching nearly every aspect of the electoral process
June 16, 2021 -
US Senate passes $1.9tn relief bill
The Senate-approved bill will have to go back to the House for another vote, before it is sent to Biden's desk.
March 7, 2021 -
Nancy Pelosi narrowly re-elected US Speaker of the House
Pelosi, 80, faced a scare when five fellow Democrats defected and voted "present" or for someone else during the floor vote.
January 4, 2021 -
Democrat presidential candidate Joe Biden says strategic partnership with India ‘important to US security’
At the fund raiser hosted by Chairman and CEO of Beacon Capital Partners Alan Leventhal, the former vice president said that India and the United States were natural partners.
July 2, 2020