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"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, 2022For 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, 2022Democrats used a fast-track legislative process known as reconciliation to pass the measure in the face of unanimous opposition from Republicans.
August 11, 2022Youngkin, 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, 2021Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., assured progressives that Congress will pursue sweeping initiatives going beyond the infrastructure compromise
August 11, 2021As 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, 2021A 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, 2021On infrastructure, senators from both parties met on Tuesday evening and their bipartisan deal appeared back on track, after days of disputes.
July 14, 2021Pelosi did not reveal details about the composition of the committee, or who she'll choose to lead it
June 25, 2021Among 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, 2021A 49-year-old Indiana grandmother is expected next week to become the first 6 January person to be sentenced
June 19, 2021The 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, 2021The Democrats’ bill would bring about the largest overhaul of US voting in a generation, touching nearly every aspect of the electoral process
June 16, 2021The Senate-approved bill will have to go back to the House for another vote, before it is sent to Biden's desk.
March 7, 2021Pelosi, 80, faced a scare when five fellow Democrats defected and voted "present" or for someone else during the floor vote.
January 4, 2021At 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