Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer Chuck Schumer Lawmakers demand changes after National Guard troops at Capitol sickened from tainted food Ron Johnson forces reading of 628-page Senate coronavirus relief bill on floor Senate panel splits along party lines on Becerra MORE (D-N Y.) insisted that Democrats are united after a chaotic 24-hour stretch put a spotlight on the pitfalls of a 50-50 majority. Schumer appeared jubilant as he took a victory lap after the Senate passed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill along party lines on Saturday. Democrats advanced the bill in a 50-49 vote, with all Republicans voting against it. "I am so proud of my caucus. I love each one of them. They are just so great," Schumer said. ADVERTISEMENT "You know what unites our caucus? Everyone knows, especially with 50 votes, we all have to put together," he added. The coronavirus bill gave Democrats their first big legislative victory since taking over the … [Read more...] about Schumer insists Democrats unified after chaotic coronavirus debate
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Senate rejects Cruz effort to block stimulus checks for undocumented immigrants
The Senate voted along party lines Saturday morning to reject an amendment sponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz Rafael (Ted) Edward Cruz DeSantis, Pence tied in 2024 Republican poll Democrats under pressure to deliver on labor's 'litmus test' bill Crenshaw pours cold water on 2024 White House bid: 'Something will emerge' MORE (R-Texas), a potential 2024 White House candidate, to block $1,400 stimulus checks from going to undocumented immigrants. The amendment failed by a vote of 49 to 50, with a slim majority of the Senate voting against it. Eight Democrats had voted for a similar amendment sponsored by Sens. Todd Young Todd Christopher Young Overnight Defense: White House open to reforming war powers | Army base might house migrant children | Fauci scolds military on vaccine White House open to reforming war powers amid bipartisan push Senators introduce bill creating technology partnerships to compete with China MORE (R-Ind.) and Tom Cotton … [Read more...] about Senate rejects Cruz effort to block stimulus checks for undocumented immigrants
Senate to vote next week on Garland’s AG nomination
The Senate is teeing up a vote for next week on Merrick Garland Merrick Garland Biden's justice reform should influence prosecutor appointments Politics in the Department of Justice can be a good thing What's worse, violence on the left or the right? It's a dangerous question MORE 's nomination to lead the Justice Department. Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer Chuck Schumer Lawmakers demand changes after National Guard troops at Capitol sickened from tainted food Ron Johnson forces reading of 628-page Senate coronavirus relief bill on floor Senate panel splits along party lines on Becerra MORE (D-N.Y.) laid the groundwork for the next tranche of President Biden Joe Biden Senate holds longest vote in history as Democrats scramble to save relief bill Ex-Trump appointee arrested in Capitol riot complains he won't be able to sleep in jail Biden helps broker Senate deal on unemployment benefits MORE 's Cabinet picks, … [Read more...] about Senate to vote next week on Garland’s AG nomination
GOP votes in unison against COVID-19 relief bill
Sen. Lisa Murkowski Lisa Ann Murkowski Senate rejects Sanders minimum wage hike The Hill's Morning Report - Presented by Facebook - Virus relief bill headed for weekend vote Hillicon Valley: YouTube to restore Trump's account | House-passed election bill takes aim at foreign interference | Senators introduce legislation to create international tech partnerships MORE (R-Alaska) on Saturday voted against President Biden Joe Biden Senate holds longest vote in history as Democrats scramble to save relief bill Ex-Trump appointee arrested in Capitol riot complains he won't be able to sleep in jail Biden helps broker Senate deal on unemployment benefits MORE ’s $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package, preventing Democrats from claiming any patina of bipartisanship on a popular package that most Republicans attacked as a waste of money. Murkowski, who put forward an amendment to the bill that was ultimately adopted, was seen as a potential swing … [Read more...] about GOP votes in unison against COVID-19 relief bill
