Sentences with phrase «only voted against the bill»

Several people familiar with the planning for the fund - raiser said the cancellation was designed to punish Mr. Zeldin, who not only voted against the bill but was outspoken about one aspect: the elimination of the federal deduction for state and local taxes, which particularly impacts high - tax states like New York.

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Sen. Bob Corker was the only Republican to vote against the bill.

Sen. Bob Corker was the only Republican to vote against the bill, which, among other things, proposes to cut the corporate rate to 20 % while changing individual tax brackets and significantly undercutting portions of the Affordable Care Act.

In a 51 - 49 vote following party lines, the Senate approved its version of the tax reform bill during a marathon session, with only one Republican, Tennessee Senator Bob Corker, voting against the measure.

Even among Catholic parliamentarians only a handful voted against the bill, as the pro-life Norman St John - Stevas MP noted at the time:

Only one lawmaker voted against the massive education, labor and family assistance bill on Friday morning: Brooklyn Sen. Simcha Felder, a Democrat who is a member of the Republican conference.

Despite the contentious measures in the bill for Senate Republicans such as the wage increase, the spending plan was approved 61 to 1, with only Sen. Simcha Felder voting against it.

Five Committee members voted against the bill, but since no debate preceded the vote, the reason behind their opposition can only be guessed at.

The year before that, he was one of only two members to vote against a bill letting Cheektowaga renew the lease for a golf course on a town park.

For example, he was the only member to vote against a 2013 bill that would let officials in Victory appoint a clerk - treasurer who is not a resident of the village.

U.S. Rep. Bill Owens, D - Plattsburgh, whose district includes Oswego and Madison counties, was among only 19 Democrats to vote against the measure.

Again according to Wikipedia, Texas Monthly magazine has described him as «both deeply principled and wholly uncompromised,» and his was often one of only two or three Republican «no» votes in Congress against bills that he regarded as anti-Constitution or as wasteful spending.

«The numbers are against us and if we face repeated defeats when the withdrawal bill returns to the Commons, the only alternative will be to kick over the table and trigger a vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister, which will likely lead to another general election.

Ms. Bacchiochi voted against the 2013 gun control bill, passed after the Sandy Hook school massacre, and makes it clear she is the only statewide candidate to have done so — a mark against her in our book.

Republicans have consistently voted against the budget extender bills and Democrats hold only a one - seat majority in the house.

The bill lacked only two votes to pass, and it was those two Democrats voted against the bill.

The spot in Arkansas highlights how Rep. Tom Cotton was the only lawmaker in the state's congressional delegation to vote against the Farm Bill.

Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has endorsed the re-election of state Senator Stephen Saland, a Republican who backs gay marriage, prompting harsh criticism from Senator Ruben Diaz, the only Democrat in the New York Senate who voted against a bill legalizing such unions in the state.

A majority might even have voted against him if it had been put to a vote: Bernard Jenkin, Graham Stuart, John Redwood, Bill Cash and Stewart Jackson are only the most vocal opponents.

Back in 2008, the only MPs to vote against the Bill to introduce the Climate Change Act were Anne Widdecombe, Andrew Tyrie, Perter Lilley, Christopher Chope and Philip Davies.

«I am the only Democrat voting against the bill,» he said just before the vote.

Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., the only Democrat in the New York State Senate who voted against the marriage equality bill in 2011, has been busy lately supporting evangelical minister Erick Salgado in his long - shot bid to become the next mayor of NYC.

The only Republican incumbent who was defeated Tuesday was Rep. Michael Molgano of Stamford, who voted against the gun control bill after the Newtown shootings.

«In 2007, Eric Schneiderman was one of only eight state Senators to vote against S. 3318, a bi-partisan bill crafted by former Attorney General and Gov. Eliot Spitzer, mandating civil confinement for dangerous convicted sex offenders — individuals, whom after evaluation, were deemed at high - risk to commit additional sex crimes,» Donovan said in a news release.

Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr. (D - Bronx), the only member of the Senate to vote against the ethics reform bill, vowed to release his information - if the leadership does so first.

Karl Brabenec (R) was the only Mid Hudson Valley Assemblyperson to vote against the contraceptive coverage bill.

According to a member of the movement, Cynthia Mbamelu, «Since the movement started voting for the constitutional amendment, only the Taraba State House of Assembly has voted against the age reduction bill.

Felder was the only senator to vote against the spending bill that included a hike in the minimum wage to $ 15 in New York City by the end of 2018.

Only two of the nine New York Republicans voted against the bill — Katko and Rep. Dan Donovan, R - Staten Island.

In fact, she was the only New York Republican to vote against the compromised bill to raise the debt ceiling.

Minutes after scolding Republicans for not heeding the advice of the Unemployment Insurance Advisory Council, Democratic Assembly members Thursday voted against a bill containing only provisions approved by that panel.

Albans), the only lawmaker who represents part of Long Island to vote against the bill, said the current vetting process is «highly stringent» and has so far kept America safe.

Arguably the most grimly hilarious aspect of MPs» reaction to his rulings has been the cry that it goes against «natural justice» — indicating that many of the people who have voted to curtail or simply do away with any number of ancient liberties in recent years only realise the value of the concept as far as it relates to gardening bills.

Only three members of the class — Reps. Jaime Herrera - Beutler of Washington, Chris Gibson of New York and Charlie Bass of New Hampshire — voted against the GOP proposal to send the bill to conference Tuesday.

Katko was among only 20 Republicans to vote against the GOP's House bill to begin the process to repeal and replace Obamacare.

Senator Ruben Diaz, the only Democrat in the New York State Senate to vote against the marriage equality bill, blamed the loss on fellow Christians who, he says, «pray too much and act too little,» the Christian Post reports:

Senator Ruben Diaz, the only Democrat in the New York State Senate to vote against the marriage equality bill, blamed the loss on fellow Christians who, he says, «pray too much and act too little,» the Christian Post reports: «Pastors... Read

Just one lawmaker rose to speak against the bill: Rubén Díaz Sr. of the Bronx, the only Democratic senator to cast a no vote.

Only four officials voted against the bill, including state Sens. Ruben Diaz, Kevin Parker, Diane Savino and Velmanette Montgomery, all Democrats representing areas in New York City.

Senator Ruben Diaz Sr., the only Democrat in the New York State Senate who voted against the marriage equality bill in 2011, has been busy lately supporting evangelical minister Erick Salgado in his long - shot bid to become the next mayor of NYC... Read

Initially, the odds of him winning were around 100 - 1, but his campaign was boosted when he won the support of two of the biggest unions, Unite and Unison, and became the only candidate to vote against the Conservatives» welfare bill while the others abstained.

The Chair of the Senate Education Committee Carol Liu (D - Glendale)-- the only LA - area lawmaker on the committee — decided not to vote for or against the bill...

«When he had the opportunity to vote, not only did he change his position, but he led the fight against the bill.

Through the entire legislative process, only one Democratic legislator voted against the bill (In the State House) and neither Malloy nor his administration ever raised any public opposition to the common sense bill.

If they vote yes — and polls show that 56 % are for and only 23 % are against — then an already approved bill of rights for nature will be introduced, and new laws will change the legal status of nature from being simply property to being a right - bearing entity.»

Other than the obvious predisposition of the committee's chairman, it should not be forgotten that the Climate Change Bill was passed by a large majority, only 4 (or thereabouts) MPs voted against it; this gives an idea of the mindset of most MPs on AGW.

Corker was the only Republican to vote against the bill, joining all 48 Democrats in opposition.

Only 12 Republicans — mostly from high - tax states where some taxpayers stand to see higher bills — voted against the measure.