#Senate votes to advance same-sex marriage bill

#Senate votes to advance same-sex marriage bill

Senate votes to advance same-sex marriage bill The Senate on Wednesday voted to start debate on legislation that would codify same-sex marriage protections, paving the way for it to pass by the end of the week.  Senators voted 62-37 to advance the measure, with 12 Republicans joining with every Democrat in support. Lawmakers are expected…

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#Schumer to nominate Murray as Senate president pro tempore

#Schumer to nominate Murray as Senate president pro tempore

Schumer to nominate Murray as Senate president pro tempore Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced at the Senate Democratic lunch Wednesday that he will nominate Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) next month to serve next year as Senate president pro tempore, a position that is third in line to the presidency. The nomination will need…

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#Mitch McConnell reelected Senate GOP leader

#Mitch McConnell reelected Senate GOP leader

“Mitch McConnell reelected Senate GOP leader” The Mitch is back. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will remain in that post for another two years after he turned back a challenge from Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), as GOP recriminations rolled on over their lackluster midterm results.    McConnell, 80, had the support of 37 senators,…

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#McConnell defeats Scott in last-minute race for Senate GOP leader

#McConnell defeats Scott in last-minute race for Senate GOP leader

McConnell defeats Scott in last-minute race for Senate GOP leader Senate Republicans voted Wednesday to elect Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) as their leader over National Republican Senatorial Committee Chairman Rick Scott (R-Fla.) who announced his desire to replace McConnell at an acrimonious conference meeting Tuesday. A majority of GOP senators voted to elect McConnell leader…

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#Mitch McConnell faces rare challenge in leadership vote

#Mitch McConnell faces rare challenge in leadership vote

“Mitch McConnell faces rare challenge in leadership vote” ​Sen. Mitch McConnell is facing a rare challenge to his Senate leadership from Sen. Rick Scott on Wednesday, as GOP congressional members exchange blame over their party’s underwhelming performance in the midterm elections. Scott, the chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, the organization charged with electing…

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#GOP acrimony spills over at heated Senate lunch

#GOP acrimony spills over at heated Senate lunch

GOP acrimony spills over at heated Senate lunch Senate Republicans let their fury and frustration out at one another during a lengthy closed-door meeting that revealed the bitter feelings left over from a crushingly disappointing midterm election.  An at-times nasty and personal discussion took place at the Senate GOP lunch, where Senate Minority Leader Mitch…

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#Rick Scott challenges Mitch McConnell for Senate Republican leadership

#Rick Scott challenges Mitch McConnell for Senate Republican leadership

“Rick Scott challenges Mitch McConnell for Senate Republican leadership” WASHINGTON — Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) will challenge Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) for the post of minority leader when the conference holds leadership elections. Scott, 69, announced he would stand against McConnell, 80, during a closed-door lunch for Senate Republicans on Tuesday and formally announced his…

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#House GOP picks Emmer as GOP whip, Scalise as leader

#House GOP picks Emmer as GOP whip, Scalise as leader

House GOP picks Emmer as GOP whip, Scalise as leader House Republicans elected Rep. Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), the chief of their campaign team,to be House majority whip in a closed-door conference vote on Tuesday, ending a closely-fought race with Reps. Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Drew Ferguson (R-Ga.). The conference separately voted to elect Rep. Steve…

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