Sentences with phrase «minority caucus leader»

McCaffrey, minority caucus leader, said that although he hadn't yet seen the capital plan, «we have to take a hard look at his spending.»

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Rep. Tim Ryan (D) of Ohio challenged minority leader Nancy Pelosi (D) of California for the leadership and was backed by a third of the caucus, some from the swath between the coasts.

In the upper chamber, Minority Leader Harry Reid (D - NV) will be retiring at the end of 2016, clearing the path for Senator Chuck Schumer (D - NY) to take the lead of the Senate Democratic caucus in 2017.

Highlighting his party's lack of power, House Minority Leader Patrick Bauer said Wednesday that his caucus» ability to stall the measure for even a few weeks itself constituted a success, of sorts.

And in recognition of the new political landscape, New York's Sen. Chuck Schumer, the incoming minority leader responsible for corralling his caucus, is also embracing populist rhetoric to shepherd the party in the Trump era.

«Not every Democrat will agree with every piece, but my caucus is prepared to provide a very large number of votes to get these passed,» said Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D - N.Y. «But we can't do it alone.»

The caucus pointed to the $ 153,000 in donations received by the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee, as well as the $ 12,520 in donations given to Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins.

But City & State has reported while Felder would likely caucus with his fellow Democrats, he would also probably cast a tie - breaking vote — if necessary — for Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos over Minority Leader John Sampson.

Even if this latest peace deal between Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins and IDC Leader Jeff Klein holds when lawmakers return to Albany after the Easter / Passover break next week, and even if the Democrats win both the April 24 special elections (the Westchester County race is really the deciding factor there, since the Bronx seat seems a safe bet), the Republicans will still have control of the chamber as long as Felder, a conservative Democrat, continues to caucus with them.

In theory, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D - N.Y.) could have whipped his caucus to oppose Haspel.

The head of the Senate GOP caucus, Minority Leader Len Fasano, R - North Haven, has been peppering state Democrats for months with vocal criticism, and the Sept. 2 letter comes as an emphatic slap back at him.

Four (4) members from NDC parliamentary caucus (including Minority Leader)

Updated 4:47 p.m. In a shock to her caucus, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi selected Rep. Ben Ray Luján of New Mexico as chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee for the 2016 cycle.

The Minority Leader, Senator Godswill Akpabio, while making the demand on behalf of the caucus in the day's plenary, also called Uba's removal as Chairman, Senate Committee on Public Accounts by Wednesday.

Paterson was elected by the Democratic caucus of the Senate as Minority Leader on November 20, 2002, becoming both the first non-white state legislative leader and the highest - ranking African American elected official in the history of New York State, unseating the incumbent Minority Leader, Martin CLeader on November 20, 2002, becoming both the first non-white state legislative leader and the highest - ranking African American elected official in the history of New York State, unseating the incumbent Minority Leader, Martin Cleader and the highest - ranking African American elected official in the history of New York State, unseating the incumbent Minority Leader, Martin CLeader, Martin Connor.

Minutes after Republicans spoke, Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams (D - Freeport) called the GOP bill «a no - brainer» his caucus would support.

The Minority Leader of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, who is the leader of the PDP caucus, had urged Saraki to declare Ondo South's seat vacant, since there was no division in the PDP to justify the defeLeader of the Senate, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, who is the leader of the PDP caucus, had urged Saraki to declare Ondo South's seat vacant, since there was no division in the PDP to justify the defeleader of the PDP caucus, had urged Saraki to declare Ondo South's seat vacant, since there was no division in the PDP to justify the defection.

The Minority Leader thereafter led other members of the PDP caucus put of the chamber in protest.

In the wake of his ouster as the head of the DSCC and subsequent resignation as Democratic Conference Leader John Sampson's deputy, Klein appears poised to break from the minority and form his own independent caucus.

Jeffries backed Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's effort to hold her post against a challenge from Ohio Congressman Tim Ryan in November, and he praised the San Francisco Democrat at the time for being «incredibly open - minded» about possibly allowing junior members of the caucus to wield more authority.

Other House leaders, such as the majority and minority leaders, are elected by their respective party caucuses relative to their party's strength in the House.

The minority leader is elected by party caucus.

The state's powerful Black, Hispanic and Asian caucus is condemning legislative leaders for redrawing Congressional districts in a way that amounts to a «slap in the face» to the minority communities across the state.

«She caucused with Republicans to get one project for herself,» said Democratic Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams (D - Freeport).

Kevan Abrahams, the legislature's Democratic minority leader, said his caucus looks forward to questioning Krumpter on policy decisions at a hearing, including precinct closures, cuts to POP cops and overtime management.

A press conference is set for 11 a.m. in the Legislative Office Building in Hartford, featuring the four legislative caucuses» leaders: Senate President Pro Tempore Donald Williams, D - Brooklyn; Senate Minority Leader John McKinney, R - Fairfield; House Speaker Brendan Sharkey, D - Hamden; and House Minority Leader Lawrence Cafero, R - Norwalk.

The National Democratic Congres (NDC) minority asked the most questions; 75 % of all questions asked, with the caucus» leader, Haruna Iddrisu, being individual who asked the most number of questions.

The House Minority Leader, Mr. Leo Ogor, had summoned a caucus meeting last week soon after Sheriff was declared as the chairman by the appellate court.

The independent lawmaker caucuses with the Democrats, and voted with his 47 colleagues in the conference this morning to raise Sen. Charles Schumer to the perch of minority leader, replacing the retiring Harry Reid.

Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams (D - Freeport) said his seven - member caucus would «wholeheartedly» support the campaign finance measures that Mangano described.

If successful, source said he'd caucus with Senate Minority Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins (l).

Maisano served as a republican leader on the BOL for many years, and his departure now leaves 4 non-democrats left in the minority caucus, 3 republicans and one conservative legislator Margaret Cunzio.

A senior House Democrat said Thursday that it's time for House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D - Calif., and her leadership team to prepare to step down and make way for the next generation of lawmakers in her caucus.

Democratic Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams (D - Freeport) said his caucus «will continue to work with all the stakeholders to put Nassau's finances on the right track.»

In January, 2007, Legislator Mills was elected Minority Leader by his Republican caucus peers and currently holds that office.

The inclusion of additional police officers in the Council's response to the mayor's preliminary budget is a victory for the caucus led by City Council Minority Leader Vincent Ignizio (R - South Shore).

For instance, the minority leader is sometimes statutorily authorized to appoint individuals to certain federal entities; he or she and the majority leader each name three Members to serve as Private Calendar objectors; he or she is consulted with respect to reconvening the House per the usual formulation of conditional concurrent adjournment resolutions; he or she is a traditional member of the House Office Building Commission; he or she is a member of the United States Capitol Preservation Commission; and he or she may, after consultation with the Speaker, convene an early organizational party caucus or conference.

The Minority Leader, Sen. Godswill Akpabio, while making the demand on behalf of the caucus in the day's plenary, also called Uba's removal as Chairman, Senate Committee on Public Accounts by Wednesday.

«Senator Huff has supported the Senate leader's position but some sort of choreography would be futile because the minority caucus is fractured,» Steinberg spokesman Rhys Williams tells CalNewsroom.com.

The Brooklyn native also is poised to take over as head of the party's caucus in the U.S. Senate Democrats next year following the retirement of Minority Leader Harry Reid after the election.

Mr. Ignizio won a special election in 2007 and was elected minority leader of the three - member GOP caucus in 2014.

According to the statement signed by Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu, the caucus has resolved to go all lengths «to bring the originator of this offensive, mischievous and divisive statement to order in the supreme national interest».

Her letters have so angered Democrats that Minority Leader Kevan Abrahams (D - Freeport) said Thursday that he and his caucus will press to put a referendum on the ballot in November to ask voters to approve the creation of an independent inspector general.

Republicans reign in both wings of the Capitol, although Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer «s 48 - member Democratic caucus has enough votes filibuster most legislation under current Senate rules.

Senate Minority Leader John McKinney said that half of the senators in his caucus would have to leave if this bill passes.

Ebong something else happened last week, House Minority Leader Themis Klarides, who's a Derby Republican, told her caucus she won't be joining the crowded field of candidates running for governor.

The minority caucus is led by Minority Leader Johminority caucus is led by Minority Leader JohMinority Leader John Mills.

The signature of Council Member Steve Matteo, minority leader of the Council's Republican caucus, was accidentally omitted from the letter, his office told Gotham Gazette.

Akpabio, who is also the Senate Minority Leader, said Sheriff had extended a letter, dated March 6 to the caucus for a meeting.

But Minority Leader James Oddo, one of only three Republicans in the council, said he still finds his caucus has good access to the speaker.