But Republicans are teeing up a vote to advance the bill as written today. It will require 60 votes, so if seven Democrats join GOP senators to back it, Shaheen loses leverage. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said he’s in favor of it, and Sens. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and Elissa ...
"Congratulations to Speaker Mike Johnson for receiving an unprecedented Vote of Confidence in Congress. Mike will be a Great Speaker, and our Country will be the beneficiary. The People of America have waited four years for Common Sense, Strength, and Leadership. They'll get it now, and Ameri...
Live Mike Johnson re-elected Speaker of the House Live Tracking the next major winter storm set to move across the country this weekend Top Stories 10:27 Hakeem Jeffries addresses the 119th Congress following speaker vote 2 hours ago 6:19 Rep. Mike Johnson elected Speaker of the House for ...
Using their position, an effective Speaker can make or break a US President's agenda, or, if from the same party as the President, effectively hinder opposition to their policies. The Speaker is taken from the party with the largest majority in the House and so depending on their ...
Boehner was meeting with his conferenceto discussplans to avert a government shutdown, looming next week. The speaker was under enormous pressure to keep the government open and satisfy conservative members of the conference who were refusing to vote for any bill that would provide funds for Plann...
While legal experts debate whether the practice violates a federal ban on paying people to register to vote, the group is set to proceed with another giveaway tonight. Also debatable: whether the effort will just reward petition signers out of Musk’s pocket, or act...
Hakeem Jeffries addresses the 119th Congress following speaker vote House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the floor of the House following a vote to reelect House Speaker Mike Johnson to lead the 119th Congress. January 3, 2025
Loyalty Check Shows 180 Congressmen Will Vote to Reject GMA Impeachment Bid, Solon Tells SpeakerA loyalty check reportedly conducted by the House of Representatives majority bloc indicated that at least 180 congressmen have remained supportive of the administration of President Arroyo and are expected ...
Vice President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will make history on Wednesday evening as the first women to sit elevated behind the president as Biden gives his first address to Congress. Fourteen years ago, Pelosi made history as the first woman to sit behind a president, then-Pr...
Why the House Speaker Vote Matters As Speaker Mike Johnson faces a vote that could end his tenure, analysts warn it will not be without consequences for House Republicans. Aneeta Mathur-Ashton Jan. 2, 2025 What to Know: New Year’s Day Violence Biden and Trump ...