Sentences with phrase «for votes on measures»

Republicans, meanwhile, hammered Kaminsky for votes on measures that included enhancing the rights of undocumented workers when it came to voting, serving on juries and receiving welfare benefits.

The 30 - second commercial from Hayworth's campaign is criticizing Maloney for votes on measures that impacted military pensions and Medicare.

Sponsors say they'll push for votes on the measure next week in both houses.

Assembly Majority Leader Joe Morelle is pushing for a vote on the measure before the budget is considered; the Republican - led Senate meanwhile has approved the bill for the last seven years.

Not exact matches

A vote on the measure was delayed for hours after Democrats revolted against provisions to roll back part of the Dodd - Frank financial reform law and allow more big money political donations, while conservative Republicans objected because the measure did not block funds for Obama's immigration order.

The measure fell just short of the 60 votes needed for passage, despite frantic last - minute lobbying by supporters, especially Democratic Senator Mary Landrieu of Louisiana, who faces a runoff election on Dec. 6.

Lawmakers have also been working on other measures, including devising a banking plan for the industry as well as voting against allowing cannabis businesses to deliver their products via drone.

The next steps for the states that voted «yes» on their respective ballot measures will vary, as regulators in each state will likely spend several months deliberating on the specific framework for a legal marijuana market.

That information — augmented by advocacy efforts from such Addyi supporters as the National Organization for Women and National Consumers League — turned the tide, and the FDA's joint meeting of the Bone, Reproductive and Urologic Drugs Advisory Committee voted 18 to 6 to support approval for HSDD treatment, contingent on Sprout consenting to risk - mitigation measures like warnings and restrictions to prevent misuse.

The big spenders were nonetheless defeated by a citizens» group that spent only $ 15,000 to support the bond measure, which passed with 57 % of the vote on Nov. 7, approving up to $ 150 million in financing for a city - run broadband utility.

The lift on the ban originally passed over a year ago as part of the JOBS Act, but the SEC was required to vote on and finalize rules for implementing the measure.

The Senate on Wednesday voted to get rid of a consumer protection measure meant to stop car dealers from charging more for car loans based on race.

But with the House scheduled to adjourn for the year next week, House Republicans are preparing to vote on the short - term measure, said Rep. Dave Camp, R - Mich., chairman of the tax - writing House Ways and Means Committee.

Icahn tells TIME he filed a shareholder proposal with Apple on Nov. 26, three days before the deadline for measures to be voted on at the company's next annual shareholders meeting.

A range of measures to deter activists will now be considered after Ealing councillors voted unanimously on Tuesday night to support a motion calling for action to be taken.

«The Party for the Animals believes that freedom of religion must end where animal suffering begins,» leader Marianne Thieme wrote on her blog before the measure went to a vote Tuesday.

Several pro-life senators — including Oklahoma Baptist James Lankford, who argued that North Korea, China, and Vietnam are the only others nations to permit abortions that late — pushed for a Senate vote on the measure on Friday.

Prior to the November election, Cary Park District officials promised residents that if they voted down referendum measures seeking to fund a proposed swim center and ballfields on 80 acres near Cary - Grove High School, they'd drop a condemnation suit for the land.

Park District Executive Director Barbara Heller said Friday that some board members were still considering placing an advisory referendum measure on the April 17 ballot and may reconsider the issue at a future meeting when all board members are present for a vote.

On Monday night, after Reps. Sean Patrick Maloney and Dan Maffei voted «yes» on a measure that would have repealed the Obamacare carve - out for Congress and delayed the individual insurance mandate for a year, the party sent its members an email alert with the subject line: «You thought we weren't going to find out?&raquOn Monday night, after Reps. Sean Patrick Maloney and Dan Maffei voted «yes» on a measure that would have repealed the Obamacare carve - out for Congress and delayed the individual insurance mandate for a year, the party sent its members an email alert with the subject line: «You thought we weren't going to find out?&raquon a measure that would have repealed the Obamacare carve - out for Congress and delayed the individual insurance mandate for a year, the party sent its members an email alert with the subject line: «You thought we weren't going to find out?»

The New York City Council voted 28 - 20 to require certain retailers to collect a fee on each carryout bag, paper or plastic, with some exceptions, with Mayor Bill de Blasio expressing support for the measure.

The IDC has been pushing for votes on key liberal measures in the state Senate, narrowly controlled by Republicans, amid pressure from left - leaning groups to rejoin the Democratic mainline conference in the chamber.

But the IDC has formed a noticeably tight alliance with Senate Republicans on several key votes, including a measure that would prevent independent redistricting for another decade, further frustrating Democratic lawmakers.

Democratic lawmakers in the Senate and Assembly on Tuesday pushed for measures that would make it easier to vote in New York, bills that fell by the wayside during the budget talks.

It's unclear whether Senate Republicans have the votes to back the wage increase or if they will need to rely on votes from the mainline Democratic conference for the measure to be approved.

A majority of New York voters opposed the passage of the American Health Care Act, the Republican - backed measure that failed to gain enough votes for passage last week in the House of Representatives, according to a Siena College poll released on Monday.

Rep. Tom Reed came into Chautauqua County on a wave of optimism Saturday for two town hall meetings following the controversial vote on the health care measure.

The Democratic - led Assembly today will vote on a measure to extend mayoral control of New York City schools for three years.

Assembly Democrats this coming week will vote on a bill to make it easier for child sex abuse survivors to seek justice as a adults — pressuring Senate Republicans who have long blocked the measure.

Many of the measures were listed on Cuomo's 2018 State of the State agenda, including closing a loophole in election law that allows for unlimited political donations through a network of limited liabilities companies, as well as early voting.

A breakthrough on the health care reform bill expected to be voted on today came after an amendment that adds $ 8 billion to the measure to help cover insurance costs for people with pre-existing conditions.

Thus, on the one hand, Volodin has cancelled the Duma's traditional New Year's party; the summer vacation might be shortened; United Russia has formalized measures to filter legislative initiatives, partly with a view to limiting the emergence of odd, PR - motivated bills; opportunities for deputies to miss plenary sessions and vote by proxy have been significantly reduced, with the penalty of pay deductions for absenteeism; and deputies are now required to deal personally with appeals from citizens.

The Albany County Legislature will vote on a measure tonight that would bar elected officials» relatives from being hired to work for the county.

Veteran reporter Joe Mahoney reported on efforts to enact early voting, «no - excuse» absentee voting, pre-registration for teenagers, and other measures championed by Kavanagh that have gained support in the Assembly but have not been acted upon by the Republican - controlled State Senate.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in a conference call with California Gov. Jerry Brown, singled out two New York GOP congressmen for criticism after they voted for a budget measure that clears the way for a vote on the Republican plan to overhaul the tax system.

The duo's act of defiance brought the number of Republicans signed onto the effort to 20, just five short of the number they need to force votes on four competing measures aimed at preserving the Obama - era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

The sponsor of a Michigan internet gambling bill is attempting to build a critical mass of support for the measure ahead of a potential House floor vote on it in the coming weeks,...

Lawmakers spent a lot of time talking about meaty issues, including establishing a system of paid family and medical leave, reinstituting tolls on state highways and setting up new measures to address police accountability, but in the end, a lack of consensus scuttled chances for a vote.

The party's September conference will vote on a proposed measure to reduce the threshold to 5 % and in theory, make it easier for figures on the left of the party to run for the leadership.

Scottish MPs and Welsh MPs will be barred from joining their English colleagues in votes on measures, which include the right - to - buy for housing association tenants.

But even though Faso and Stefanik voted against their party on the tax bill, in October 2017 they voted in favor of a budget bill that paved the way for the tax measure to pass the Senate on GOP votes alone — without a filibuster.

«The Democratic majority calls on the Republican minority — who voted unanimously for this measure — to join us in overriding this irresponsible error in judgment.»

The governor is already running smack into a wall of opposition in the Senate, where Republicans (and at least one Democrat) don't want to hold a vote on a measure to strengthen abortion laws or allow for the public financing of political campaigns.

Still, the point remains that Saland still has a large amount of money on hand, close to what he had at the beginning for the year, and the other Republicans who voted in favor of the measure have rather depleted cash reserves.

He said the measure didn't have anything to do with religion given the exemptions (which were crafted by Republican lawmakers in order to allow a vote on the bill in the chamber) and said it was really just another name for civil unions.

After Republicans in the State Senate blocked a measure Monday to extend the statute of limitations for child sex abuse victims, Democratic candidates are latching on to the vote ahead of this year's election.

Not receiving up or down votes on key measures has been a perennial concern for lawmakers in the minority of either chamber.

The Opposition forced a vote for today on the end of austerity measures (not all) in regards to pay cap on public sector jobs.

Senate Deputy Majority Leader John DeFrancisco (R - Syracuse), who sponsored the measure in the Senate, is also pushing for a vote in his chamber before lawmakers end their annual session on Thursday.

strides to the chamber for the vote on the $ 4 trillion budget measure that will pave the way for a sweeping GOP tax overhaul.