Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) says putting restrictions on the White House would “hamstring” President Trump's ability to respond to escalating tension between the U.S. and Iran. ... The effort in the Senate signals discomfort with Trump’s approach to foreign..…
House in March. Among its many purposes was ending partisan redistricting, although it is unlikely the Republican-controlled Senate will take up the bill. . . ..…
This is another way of saying it's matter of life and death that Democrats take back White House and Senate. ..…
The Northwest Side game of political thrones continues as Robert Martwick switches from Illinois House District seat to Illinois Senate District chair while Rosemont Brad Stephens will be the new of House District.. ..…
Last November, Democratic Party and other plaintiffs filed in state court contending House and Senate districts are partisan gerrymanders that disadvantage Democratic voters violation of the constitution. ..…
The Democratic-led House of Representatives on June 4 passed a bill that would protect “Dreamers” but the Republican-controlled Senate has shown no sign of approving it. ..…
But stark contrast to celebrations over LGBTQ equality gains made during the 50 years since Stonewall, our senators have been rushing through the confirmations of federal judicial nominees. ..…
The myth is that Constitution is brilliant, fair, balanced, bordering on perfect, and that in its perfection it's the foundation of America's rise to greatness and makes American democracy the light unto the world. ..…
The House voted 247-175 in favor of the bill. The bill passed the Senate by a vote of 54-46. ..…
By the presiding officers of the Two members are appointed by the governor and one each House and Senate and the justice of Supreme Court. ... VERMONT commission submits plans for state House and Senate districts to Legislature. ..…
I cannot remember the US Senate or members of the House have ever taken a practical step to stop any wars in any countries. . . . . . . . . . ..…
Senate version must be reconciled with version expected to come up for vote next in Democratic-controlled House of Representatives. That compromise version, expected later this year, must pass both Senate and House, and be signed into law by Trump.. ..…
., has no intention of allowing Senate vote on House bill, calling it naked attempt to change the rules of American politics to benefit one party... ..…
To be elected to the House, one must have been a citizen for seven years. ... The Senate, unlike the House, is empowered to ratify the treaties of the United States. ..…
New Hampshire State Senate President Donna Soucy announces the tally following a vote on the death penalty at the State House in Concord, N.H...…
The day after 11, White House sent draft of the law to the leaders of Senate and the House, requesting that they authorize President to deter and pre-empt any future acts of terrorism or aggression against United States.. ..…