Sentences with phrase «expect opposition to his bills»

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Second, a number of opposition MPs — who might have been expected to oppose legislation that empowers government censorship — backed the bill, against the stated position of their party leaders.

The really depressing thing is that, with expected Tory, Labour and SNP support, this insane bill is likely to pass with barely any opposition at all.

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

The council is expected to pass the same - sex marriage bill next month, but the measure continues to face strong opposition from a number of groups that are pushing for a referendum on the issue.

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.

A few opposition frontbenchers were expected to vote against the bill, but Labour sources told politics.co.uk all the shadow Cabinet would vote in favour.

But the wide - ranging bill has to go through various parliamentary stages before becoming law and is expected to face opposition in the House of Lords.

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.

Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn (R - Texas), said he expected the tax reform bill to pass the Senate on Tuesday despite Democratic opposition.

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