Sentences with phrase «numeric majority»

But it does provide Democrats with an enrolled numeric majority in the Senate, even if they are falling short of outright control of the chamber.

Democrats won two special elections Tuesday to secure a one - seat numeric majority in the Senate.

But since Democrats won both of Tuesday's races, they now have a one - seat numeric majority.

After those elections are held, and assuming Democrats win both seats, the party would have a numeric majority in the chamber.

The fundraiser comes two days before a special election that will fill two seats in the chamber and potentially give Democrats a numeric majority.

Should Democrats win both, they would have a numeric majority in the chamber.

Democrats now have 32 enrolled members in the Senate, a numeric majority.

The labor - backed party has Facebook ads posting today, part of a broader effort aimed at pressuring the eight - member bloc as Democrats hold a numeric majority in the state Senate, but do not have the votes to form a governing coalition.

The stakes are high for Republicans: A Mayer victory would give Democrats a 32nd enrolled member in the chamber and thus a numeric majority.

«Today's wins will once again give Democrats a numeric Majority and come November we will win even more seats.

What frustrates her more, she said, was having a numeric majority of Democrats in the Senate at various times during the years, but because of the various alliances, party control has stayed with Republicans.

Benjamin is the heavy favorite to win the seat, but Democrats are eagerly anticipating his victory given it will lead to a numeric majority for enrolled Democrats in the Senate.

Despite having a numeric majority in the State Senate, this alliance gives the GOP leadership the power to block progressive legislation and enable Trump's agenda in NY.

If Democrats win both seats they'll have a numeric majority and a chance to take over the Senate for the first time since 2009.

Democratic Sen. Simcha Felder of Brooklyn now sits with Republicans, meaning the GOP could retain control even if Democrats win a numeric majority.

Despite the Democrats having a numeric majority in the State Senate, this alliance gives the GOP leadership the power to block progressive legislation and enable Trump's agenda in NY.

Senate Democratic Minority Leader Andrea Stewart - Cousins, one of the featured speakers at the convention this morning, noted the Democratic conference has a «numeric majority» in the chamber.

«This numeric majority should mean that Democrats are in control of the State Senate.

Despite winning both special elections last night and now holding a numeric majority in the Senate, Brooklyn Democrat Simcha Felder played spoiler even before the votes were counted, declaring in the afternoon that he's staying put and casting his lot with the GOP.

With a victory, Democrats would have a numeric majority in the 63 - seat Senate, though Republicans, led by John J. Flanagan of Long Island, have been clinging to power by dint of the continuing defection of Simcha Felder, a Democrat from Brooklyn who sits and votes with the Republicans.

Should Democrats win both open seats this month, the party would have a numeric majority in the Senate, and would then have to convince Sen. Simcha Felder to switch sides.

Democrats recently picked up two seats in special elections, giving them a numeric majority in the 63 - seat chamber.

Support from the Sanders - backed group comes as a variety of entities and figures are pushing for united Democrats in the Senate as the party holds a numeric majority of 32, but the chamber is controlled by the Republican conference.

Republicans won a numeric majority in the chamber in November, unseating three freshman Democratic senators as part of a broader GOP wave.

Cuomo did not do much to assist his fellow Democrats in their quest to win the Senate majority in 2012, and he also didn't block the power sharing deal between the GOP and IDC that prevented the Democrats from exercising the power of their numeric majority.

A victory by Mayer would give Democrats 32 enrolled members in the Senate and a numeric majority.

Cuomo has also pushed for two Democrats to win open Senate seats in an April 24 special election, giving the party a numeric majority potentially in the Senate.

The Democrats actually have a numeric majority in the chamber, but aren't in control thanks to their four renegade former colleagues who struck a power - sharing agreement with the GOP after the last election).

«Today's wins will once again give Democrats a numeric majority, and come November we will win even more seats,» Senate Democratic spokesman Mike Murphy said before the polls closed Tuesday.

«Today's wins will once again give Democrats a numeric majority and come November we will win even more seats,» said Senate Democratic spokesman Mike Murphy.

Should she and Luis Sepulveda win an open seat in the Bronx, the party would have a numeric majority in the chamber and a unity agreement between the mainline Democrats and IDC would be triggered to go into effect.

On April 24, two special elections are expected to give Democrats a numeric majority in the Senate, though Mr. Felder's defection would allow Republicans to continue to rule.

The breakaway group's growth in size and power have only intensified the calls for unity, as did the election to the Senate on Tuesday of Brian Benjamin, a housing developer from Harlem, whose victory gave Democrats a numeric majority.

Four Republican senators have announced plans to retire since Democrats won two Senate special elections last week to win a numeric majority in the 63 - seat chamber.

«Today's wins will once again give Democrats a numeric majority, and come November we will win even more seats,» said the spokesman, Mike Murphy.

Meanwhile, the U.S. Census reports that the African American, Asian American, and Hispanic community — which, as of 2015, comprised more than 120 million people, 38 percent of the total population — is projected to increase by 2.3 million each year, becoming the numeric majority by 2044.