Sentences with phrase «republican opposition to a bill»

Cuomo, speaking to the Rev. Al Sharpton, decried the Republican opposition to a bill that would give the U.S. attorney general the power to block people on the «no fly» list from purchasing guns or explosives.

GOP leaders say they are encouraged by a compromise deal reached by two groups whose members made up the core of Republican opposition to a bill that House Speaker Paul Ryan abruptly pulled from the House floor in March.

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Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin on Wednesday became the first Republican senator to declare opposition to the Senate GOP's tax bill.

Since the Democratic Party is united in opposition to the tax bill, and there are only 52 Republican senators, the bill basically has to go through reconciliation and thus comply with the Byrd Rule.

Ryan said nothing will stop a Harvey aid bill from getting through Congress and he didn't foresee any problems with it passing, despite opposition to federal aid from some Republicans following Superstorm Sandy.

Unions have made noise about challenging Sen. John DeFrancisco, the deputy majority leader, over his vocal opposition to a minimum wage increase, though that could be tempered after all 31 Republicans backed the budget bill containing the hike.

In a statement, Stewart - Cousins sought to lump the eight - member Independent Democratic Conference with Senate Republicans» opposition to abortion legislation and LGBT rights bills.

Opposition to the DREAM Act in New York has been a political tool for Senate Republicans, who have run on their opposition toOpposition to the DREAM Act in New York has been a political tool for Senate Republicans, who have run on their opposition toopposition to the bill.

U.S. Senate Republican leaders scrambled Sunday to rally support for their health care bill as opposition continued to build inside and outside Congress, and as several Republican senators questioned whether it would be approved this week.

Sen. Ted Cruz said he won't engage in «political sniping» with Long Island Rep. Pete King as the Texas Republican defended his opposition to a post-Sandy federal relief bill, while seeking federal aid for Harvey recovery.

The trouble: The Senate left town on Monday without taking up the OTB bill due to Republican opposition and the absence of all 32 members of the Democratic majority.

Unanimous Republican opposition so far means Senate Democrats need all 60 votes in their caucus - which includes Lieberman - to pass the sweeping bill.

Tedisco, a Republican from Schenectady, says the list of supporters has grown to 38 senators, but there is still some opposition to putting the bill on the floor for a vote.

In a press release issued Thursday in opposition to the creation of the Women's Equality Party line, Republican gubernatorial candidate Rob Astorino said «the provisions in that bill are opposed by an overwhelming majority of New Yorkers.»

In the lead - up to Tuesday's devastating defeat for Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum voiced his broad opposition to LGBT rights bills, saying they are «dangerous» for America... Read

Katko and Donovan are among 21 Republicans who have declared their opposition to the bill.

The prevailing - wage proposal was among the last bills to pass both houses, soaring through the Assembly 92 - 48 Thursday night over fierce opposition by the chamber's Republican minority.

MADISON, WIS. - President Obama thrust himself and his political operation this week into Wisconsin's broiling budget battle, mobilizing opposition Thursday to a Republican bill that would curb public - worker benefits and planning similar protests in other state capitals.

The Associated Press reported that at least 10 Republican senators have expressed opposition to the initial bill, drafted by McConnell.

Mayor Bill de Blasio was «lucky» to get an extension of mayoral control even for one year, Gov. Andrew Cuomo told reporters on Staten Island on Wednesday, pointing to opposition from Senate Republicans and Assembly Democrats.

Mayor Bill de Blasio headlined a protest outside Trump Tower Tuesday, declaring opposition to the Republican tax overhaul bills currently in process in Congress.

Linking upstate Democrats to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is a common theme for Republican opposition this year.

The Senate passed two bills that are components of the omnibus Women's Equality Act, which has passed the Assembly twice but remains blocked in the Senate due to Republican opposition.

Following the news yesterday that two Republicans — Sen. Roy McDonald and Sen. George Maziarz — might be willing to consider supporting Sen. John Bonacic's bill that would, as the Assembly Democrats have proposed, continue the PIT increase while boosting the threshold to $ 1 million, Skelos called in to the John Gambling Show on WOR to restate his opposition to the measure.

Cuomo pointed to Republican Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan's stated opposition to the millionaires tax plan as backed by Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Trump's top aides sought today, in television talk show appearances, to defend the House Republicans» health care bill that Trump has embraced despite opposition from conservatives.

Rep. John Katko doubled down on his opposition to the Republican plan to repeal and replace Obamacare, saying he didn't see any scenario in which he would vote in favor of the replacement bill later this week.

Sponsors say they expect the Republican - led Senate to approve the bill, but anticipate opposition from the Democratic - led Assembly.

The bill to raise the state's minimum wage from $ 7.25 cents an hour to $ 8.50 cents has been approved in the Democratic led State Assembly, but faces opposition form Republicans who control the Senate.

Since the repeal debate began, protesters have made direct confrontations with elected officials a central part of their opposition to the Republican bill — copying what worked for tea party activists, who packed Democratic town halls during the lengthy 2009 - 2010 Affordable Care Act debate.

On Long Island, incumbent Republican Senator Jack Martins has been touting a vote for pay equity ahead of expected attacks on his opposition to an abortion rights bill pushed by Governor Andrew Cuomo.

We, the undersigned organizations representing New York's social services sector, write to express our strong opposition to the partisan Farm Bill, put forth by President Trump and Congressional Republicans, that would end or reduce food assistance for a substantial number of low - income New Yorkers, including children in working families.

The House Republican anti-terrorism bill that includes Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin's gun measure yesterday remained on hold, with no timeline for passage, as House Speaker Paul Ryan worked to overcome opposition from his party's conservative bloc.

Last year, the bill drew opposition from the Republican - led City Council, which was interested in potentially purchasing the property, which is estimated to cost as much as $ 8 million, to consider constructing a new Department of Public Works facility at the location.

In the recall elections, state Democrats object to Republican legislators» support of the collective bargaining law while Republicans are critical of Democratic lawmakers who left the state during negotiations in opposition to Republican Gov. Scott Walker's agenda, in an effort to block the bill.

Senate Democratic leaders are threatening to keep the Senate in session overnight Monday in an effort to both highlight Republican opposition to and speed passage of a $ 15 billion jobs bill.

The remarks came as the Senate passed two bills that are components of the omnibus Women's Equality Act, which has passed the Assembly twice but remains blocked in the Senate due to Republican opposition.

Washington (CNN)- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is dismissing Republican claims that recent polls support their opposition to the current health care proposals, countering that the real problem is that the American people don't have a bill to judge.

Trump is at the Capitol for a pep rally with House Republicans, shortly before the chamber is expected to approve the tax bill over solid Democratic opposition.

In the lead - up to Tuesday's devastating defeat for Houston's Equal Rights Ordinance, Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum voiced his broad opposition to LGBT rights bills, saying they are «dangerous» for America's youth.

Both House Speaker Paul Ryan and President Donald Trump support the AHCA, while Democrats and some Republican members have voiced opposition to the bill, including Rep. John Katko (R - NY), who represents New York's 24th Congressional District that covers Onondaga, Cayuga, Wayne and Oswego counties.

Assemblyman Kevin Cahill, one of the bill's original sponsors, blames Republican inaction on the influence of Conservative Party Chairman Mike Long, who has made opposition to marijuana legalization a litmus test for Republicans seeking the endorsement of the small, but politically important, third party.

Mr. LaValle was one of 38 Senators to vote in opposition to gay marriage in 2009, when no Republicans crossed party lines to support the bill.

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie comments: (Heastie 2-2-16) The bill is expected to face stiffer opposition in the Republican led State Senate.

At least four Republicans — Sens. Scott Brown (Mass.), Susan Collins (Maine), Rand Paul (Ky.) and Olympia J. Snowe (Maine)-- have announced opposition to the bill, with all but the conservative Paul viewing the Medicare proposal as too punitive.

Responding to Republican criticism the bill is too intrusive, the congressman said the «unified Republican opposition to doing anything» shows their ideology that maintains large institutions will regulate themselves.

Gottfried's bill has repeatedly passed the Democratic - controlled Assembly in recent years, but has never brought to a vote in the Republican - controlled state Senate and still faces significant opposition from the business community.

DeGette will «face significant opposition» if she tries to «push the bill through in the final hours of this lame - duck session,» said Rep. Doug Lamborn, a Colorado Springs Republican.

The Republican bill was introduced days before the legislative session ended as an attachment to an annual state budget bill, eliminating time for debate, and ultimately passed by only one vote due to strong partisan opposition.

The House and the Senate plan to vote this week on a quickly crafted compromise version of the «education savings account» bill that Republicans hope will force President Clinton to reverse his opposition to it.