Sentences with phrase «constituents on both sides of the aisle»

There will be constituents on both sides of the aisle, but little is accomplished when there is contention.

Not exact matches

2018's first quarter was a volatile one for several senators, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle seeing significant changes in levels of support from their constituents, according to the latest Morning Consult Senator Approval Rankings.

Constituents and politicians on both sides of the aisle have strong opinions about whether or not the TPP is a good thing.

«Owen Johnson was beloved by his constituents and respected by his colleagues on both sides of the aisle, including eight governors who served during his career in the Senate,» Skelos said in the statement.

«I oppose this bill and fight it with every fiber of my being and with all the energy I have because, unlike some of my colleagues on the other side of the aisle, I did not get elected to take health care away from my constituents,» Tonko said during a daylong meeting of the GOP - dominated House Energy & Commerce Committee.

Mr. Felder, however, apparently unswayed by the governor's previous entreaties, said he had to do what was best for his constituents, which includes a large community of Orthodox Jews, though he stressed he had «great respect for my colleagues on both sides of the aisle and this institution.»

He continued, «I intend to hit the ground running on January 1 and work with both sides of the aisle on behalf of my constituents.

We are calling on lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and in both houses to be courageous and listen to the voices of their constituents.