Sentences with phrase «come to the floor for a vote as»

Under that agreement, both Klein and Skelos had to jointly agree on which bills come to the floor for a vote as well be part of the state budget negotiations.

Martins has been under attack from his Democratic opponent, Adam Haber, for the Senate GOP's refusal to allow Gov. Andrew Cuomo's full 10 - point Women's Equality Act to come to the floor for a vote as a result of opposition to the abortion - rights plank.

Not exact matches

As co-leaders of the Senate, Klein and Skelos (R - Nassau County) each have the power to block legislation from coming to the floor for a vote.

As co-leaders of the Senate, Klein (pictured) and Dean Skelos (R - Nassau County) each have the power to block legislation from coming to the floor for a vote.

Overall, 76 members have either signed on as co-sponsors to the bill or said they would vote for it if it came to the floor.

It's now expected the IDC will lose the power to determine which bills come to the floor for a vote, as The Daily News» Ken Lovett reported this morning.

Klein said the IDC had served as a «strong, stabilizing force» during its partnership with the Senate Republicans, but the time has come to reassess that relationship in light of the fact that top progressive priorities like the DREAM Act, a statewide public campaign finance system and the Women's Equality Act aren't being allowed to the floor of the Senate for a vote due to the opposition of GOP Leader Dean Skelos.

In the months to come, LGBT New Yorkers and our allies will be working in districts across the state to build the support that will allow us to bring these bills to the Senate floor for a vote as soon as possible.»