Fred M. AckersonThomas H. Donohoe
Despite the opposition from Senate Republicans, Democratic leaders pushed forward with the legislation, aiming to put the GOP on the record with Thursday's vote. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer acknowledged the bill's slim chances on Thursday morning, saying "unfortunately, it seems like Senate...
Senate bill would block mandatory labeling of GMOs More By MARY CLARE JALONICK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A Senate committee is moving forward on legislation that would prevent states from requiring labels on genetically modified foods. Vermont is set to require such labels this summer....
Senate Panel OKs Bill to Trim Governor's Emergency Powers More By KEITH RIDLER, Associated Press BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Senate lawmakers unable to overcome two vetoes by Republican Gov. Brad Little of legislation to curb his authority during emergencies such as the coronavirus pandemic...
A faction of Missouri Senate Republicans recently blocked a bill aimed at expanding access to child care by establishing a tax-credit program. The legislation, which was part of negotiations on a separate gun bill, faced opposition from several GOP senators who prioritized far-right legislation duri...
The bill's progress halted when nine Senate Democrats, including Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona, expressed concerns over the latest version of the legislation. They highlighted issues related to anti-money laundering measures, oversight of foreign issuers, and national security. This withdrawal of supp...
is that of signing orvetoingproposed legislation. The president’s veto may be overridden by a two-thirds vote of each chamber of Congress; nevertheless, the influence of the president’s potential power may extend to the procedures of Congress. The possibility that a bill may be vetoed gives...
“Instead of supporting this compromise, the gun lobby and its allies willfully lied about the bill,” Obama told White House reporters. Noting polls that showed 90% support for such a measure, Obama called it a “pretty shameful day for Washington” and wondered of Congress: “Who are we ...
GOP Supporters Help Gay Rights Bill Gain Passage in Senate Committee, But Considerable Opposition Remains. Focuses on a proposed legislation to extend the provisions of the anti-discrimination laws to cover sexual orientation in the U.S. Discussion on the action......
While congressional leaders plan to release text for the first tranche of bills this weekend, the second tranche of those fiscal 2024 spending measures are in various states of completion, according to Collins, the top Republican appropriator in the Senate. The funding bill for the military, for...