Sentences with phrase «senate rejected a bill»

The majority of the Committee (other than the two members responsible for introducing the bill) recommended that the Senate reject the bill.

Obama previously said he would use an executive order to set up the panel after the Senate rejected a bill sponsored by both Democrats and Republicans to do so.

The state Senate rejected the bill, but the similar House Bill 2241 is still in committee.

Not exact matches

The bill is unlikely to pass, as the Senate has pledged to reject any government bill that puts the act in jeopardy.

Trump sent shockwaves through Congress when he made the threat to reject t $ 1.3 billion spending bill after it passed the Senate late last night with bipartisan support.

The Senate rejected a measure to privatize air traffic control earlier this year, after the importance of passing other provisions in the bill outweighed stretching the contentious debate any longer.

House leadership has vowed to create its own immigration bill, in effect rejecting any Senate bill even if it passes with a supermajority.

That's an assessment they disagree with, but Frank said GOP House members now will be hard - pressed to reject the wishes of their community bankers, who have called on House Speaker Paul Ryan, R - Wis., to bring the Senate bill up for a vote.

It's interesting also to see this blog linking to a report that favors rejecting the most recent immigration bill that was approved by the Senate, but blocked by the house.

[Note: fortunately even the Senate Economics Committee had the good sense to reject that proposal, which found it's way in the Trade Practices Amendment (Material Lessening of Competition - Richmond Amendment) Bill 2009]

The Senate GOP bill, rejected by Democrats, would extend rent control until 2023 and require verification of income and primary residency in a unit.

They have threatened a double dissolution, but it is probably empty words, so «horse - trading» will occur, and the budget will likely be rejected by the Senate, as the senate can't modify «money» Senate, as the senate can't modify «money» senate can't modify «money» bills.

U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand called on Senate Republicans to reject the U.S. House health care plan, calling the measure a «cruel and dangerous bill,» that would leave millions of Americans «stranded without the health care they need.»

McConnell, who could afford to lose only two votes in the narrowly divided Senate, had turned to the repeal - only bill after his earlier repeal - and - replace measure was rejected on Monday.

Cornyn, who met with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellGOP lawmakers want Trump to stop bashing Congress Parkland father calls out Trump, McConnell, Ryan after Santa Fe shooting Overnight Finance: House rejects farm bill in conservative revolt NAFTA deal remains elusive as talks drag on Dodd - Frank rollback set for House vote MORE (R - Ky.)

Credo political director Murshed Zaheed called Schumer «the worst negotiator in Washington» and said he got «outmaneuvered» by Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellGOP lawmakers want Trump to stop bashing Congress Parkland father calls out Trump, McConnell, Ryan after Santa Fe shooting Overnight Finance: House rejects farm bill in conservative revolt NAFTA deal remains elusive as talks drag on Dodd - Frank rollback set for House vote MORE (R - Ky.).

After a passionate debate, the state Senate voted early Tuesday morning to reject a bill that would have required employers to pay workers for some hours that they did not work.

Maloney is calling on the Senate to reject the bill.

But Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellGOP lawmakers want Trump to stop bashing Congress Parkland father calls out Trump, McConnell, Ryan after Santa Fe shooting Overnight Finance: House rejects farm bill in conservative revolt NAFTA deal remains elusive as talks drag on Dodd - Frank rollback set for House vote MORE (R - Ky.)

The Senate voted 30 to 29 to reject an attempt by Hoylman on Monday to attach the bill as an amendment to an unrelated bill.

The press shop for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellGOP lawmakers want Trump to stop bashing Congress Parkland father calls out Trump, McConnell, Ryan after Santa Fe shooting Overnight Finance: House rejects farm bill in conservative revolt NAFTA deal remains elusive as talks drag on Dodd - Frank rollback set for House vote MORE (R - Ky.)

It also includes money to permanently extend health benefits for retired miners, a top priority of Senate Democrats facing reelection next year such as Sens. Joe ManchinJoseph (Joe) ManchinTrump to hold Nashville rally amid efforts to boost GOP Senate hopeful Voters Dems need aren't impressed by anti-waterboarding showboating Overnight Finance: House rejects farm bill in conservative revolt NAFTA deal remains elusive as talks drag on Dodd - Frank rollback set for House vote MORE (W.Va.)

Sen. Joe ManchinJoseph (Joe) ManchinTrump to hold Nashville rally amid efforts to boost GOP Senate hopeful Voters Dems need aren't impressed by anti-waterboarding showboating Overnight Finance: House rejects farm bill in conservative revolt NAFTA deal remains elusive as talks drag on Dodd - Frank rollback set for House vote MORE (D - W.

The state Senate wants to fully fund New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio's proposal, but Republicans who co-lead the chamber have rejected a plan to tax the rich to get the money.

On May 27, the Texas Senate rejected the House's version of SB 100, the bill that adjusts various primary dates, and petition deadlines for independent candidates.

and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellGOP lawmakers want Trump to stop bashing Congress Parkland father calls out Trump, McConnell, Ryan after Santa Fe shooting Overnight Finance: House rejects farm bill in conservative revolt NAFTA deal remains elusive as talks drag on Dodd - Frank rollback set for House vote MORE (R - Ky.)

Conservative groups including the Family Research Council and National Organization for Marriage fired off a letter last week to Boehner, National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) Chairman Greg Walden (Ore.) and Senate GOP Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellGOP lawmakers want Trump to stop bashing Congress Parkland father calls out Trump, McConnell, Ryan after Santa Fe shooting Overnight Finance: House rejects farm bill in conservative revolt NAFTA deal remains elusive as talks drag on Dodd - Frank rollback set for House vote MORE (Ky.) chiding them for backing DeMaio and Tisei, as well as Senate hopeful Monica Wehby (Ore.), who supports gay marriage.

The governor predicted the Senate GOP will «say Amen» after having a chance to read the tax cap bill, pointing out it would be difficult for them to reject this cap when they passed a four percent cap several years ago — not to mention his bill (although he didn't mention that).

Savino, who has already amended the Compassionate Care Act to limit smoking pot to those over the age of 21, rejected Cuomo's call to ban smoking altogether, and insisted that the Senate would move forward to vote on a bill before the session's end — with or without the governor's approval.

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie on Sunday rejected a bill introduced late Friday evening by Senate Republicans that would extend rent control for eight years, but does not provide for the broad - based strengthening of the laws Democrats and Gov. Andrew Cuomo say they are seeking.

Peralta, clad in his signature DREAM Act T - shirt, which he sports over his chamber - dress - code - appopriate shirt and tie, told me during a CapTon interview last night that he and his fellow Latino lawmakers in both the Senate and Assembly are in discussions to reject the education bill, even though they are well aware their «no» votes will be merely symbolic.

Senate Republicans will introduce a one - house budget bill that rejects Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposal for property tax relief, but also makes the current cap on levy increases permanent.

The Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday rejected a bill that would have created an office of special investigation within the attorney general's office that would have been tasked with reviewing deaths caused by law enforcement.

Gov. David Paterson's spokesman Morgan Hook released a statement this afternoon rejecting the SUNY empowerment compromise bill floated by the Senate this past Tuesday, saying it is «not acceptable».

AG Eric Schneiderman, leading a coalition of 13 states, called on the U.S. Senate and House to reject «deep and damaging» cuts in funding for the EPA and anti-environmental riders in federal budget bills.

The government said this on Thursday, a day after a bill sponsored by the Senator representing Lagos Central, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, for the state to be recognised and rewarded with a special status and federal grants was rejected by the Senate.

Thankfully we now know that the state Assembly and Senate have rejected this year's cuts in their budget bills, but unfortunately have left in place the 21 percent cut levied in the 2017 - 18 budget.

The state Senate narrowly rejected a bill Monday night that would have provided undocumented...

The Partnership for New York City, an advocacy group representing the city's business leaders, sent a letter to State Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie today urging them to reject a bill that would extend mayoral control for only a single year.

The state Senate narrowly rejected a bill Monday night that would have provided undocumented students with state financial aid to pursue their education.

Although the bill was rejected by the Senate on Wednesday, Governor Akinwunmi Ambode insisted that the state deserved special status.

The pronouncements by the leaders came just a week after the Senate rejected the DREAM Act bill, which would have set aside $ 25 million for college tuition assistance to the children of undocumented immigrants.

Senate Minority Leader Charles SchumerCharles (Chuck) Ellis SchumerSchumer: GOP efforts to identify FBI informant «close to crossing a legal line» Patients deserve the «right to try» How the embassy move widens the partisan divide over Israel MORE (D - N.Y.) has called on Senate Democrats to be on the floor at 9:30 Wednesday morning to hear what, if anything, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellGOP lawmakers want Trump to stop bashing Congress Parkland father calls out Trump, McConnell, Ryan after Santa Fe shooting Overnight Finance: House rejects farm bill in conservative revolt NAFTA deal remains elusive as talks drag on Dodd - Frank rollback set for House vote MORE (R - Ky.)

Indeed, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellGOP lawmakers want Trump to stop bashing Congress Parkland father calls out Trump, McConnell, Ryan after Santa Fe shooting Overnight Finance: House rejects farm bill in conservative revolt NAFTA deal remains elusive as talks drag on Dodd - Frank rollback set for House vote MORE (R - Ky.)

Cuomo says he created the investigatory commission because the state Senate and Assembly rejected his package of bills to clean up corruption.

As you know, there were only 10 Democratic Senators, together with myself, who joined the Republicans in the Senate to support a bill sponsored by Senator Simcha Felder, to reject the City of New York's five cents (5 cents) per plastic bag fee to shoppers in the five boroughs.

The Senate on Tuesday rejected a bid to strip from the fiscal 2012 defense authorization bill provisions designed to codify the handling of detainees, putting the bill at risk of a presidential veto.

The Senate and Assembly have jointly rejected the governor's extender bills, which, as I understood it, sought to amend the amended budget bills the Legislature submitted last week.

Cuomo released bills to close the loophole that allows donors to skirt campaign contribution limits by setting up limited liability companies, but those bills were rejected by the Senate.

The president has tweeted his support for Flake's GOP primary challenger in 2018, putting him at odds with Senate majority leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellGOP lawmakers want Trump to stop bashing Congress Parkland father calls out Trump, McConnell, Ryan after Santa Fe shooting Overnight Finance: House rejects farm bill in conservative revolt NAFTA deal remains elusive as talks drag on Dodd - Frank rollback set for House vote MORE (R - Ky.)