US President Donald Trump, while addressing a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, criticised Democrats for their lack of enthusiasm and refusal to applaud his remarks, calling it "very sad."
This was the second congressional caucus established to represent Hindu Americans, who are primarily Indian-descent Americans who increasingly identify with their religion rather than their country of origin
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.
"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.
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.
The Democrats’ bill would bring about the largest overhaul of US voting in a generation, touching nearly every aspect of the electoral process
The Senate-approved bill will have to go back to the House for another vote, before it is sent to Biden's desk.
Pelosi, 80, faced a scare when five fellow Democrats defected and voted "present" or for someone else during the floor vote.
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.
The killing of 46-year-old black man, George Floyd, at the hands of police in Minneapolis ignited the nationwide wave of outrage over law enforcement’s repeated use of lethal force against unarmed African Americans.
