Category: Senate

Ted Cruz to Run for a Third Senate Term in 2024

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said on Saturday he would seek reelection in the Senate in 2024 but did not forgo a presidential bid. “I’m fighting in the Senate. I’m running for reelection in the Senate. I’m focused on the battles in the United States Senate,” the Texas Republican told reporters after addressing the Republican Jewish…


Ted Cruz to Run for a 3rd Senate Term in 2024

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said on Nov. 19 that he would seek reelection in the Senate in 2024 but didn’t forgo a presidential bid. “I’m fighting in the Senate. I’m running for reelection in the Senate. I’m focused on the battles in the United States Senate,” the Texas Republican told reporters after addressing the Republican…


Law Allows Early Voting in Georgia Senate Runoff on Saturday After Thanksgiving: Judge

A Georgia judge on Friday ruled that early voting in the state’s U.S. Senate runoff election between Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and Republican Herschel Walker can take place on the Saturday two days after Thanksgiving. The state’s election code requires counties to start early voting for runoff elections as soon as possible after a general or…


Judge Rules on Early Voting in Georgia Senate Runoff

A Georgia judge on Friday ruled that early voting in the state’s U.S. Senate runoff election between Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and Republican Herschel Walker can take place on the Saturday two days after Thanksgiving. The state’s election code requires counties to start early voting for runoff elections as soon as possible after a general or…


Senate Delays Vote on Bill Codifying Same Sex Marriage as a Right

The U.S. Senate has postponed a vote on a bill codifying a federal right to same-sex marriage. The measure was expected to be taken up by the Senate on Nov. 17 but the legislative day, the last before Thanksgiving recess, came and went with no vote. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said the same…


Senate Delays Vote on Bill That Would Make Same Sex Marriage a Federal Right

The U.S. Senate has postponed a vote on a bill codifying a federal right to same-sex marriage. The measure was expected to be taken up by the Senate on Nov. 17 but the legislative day, the last before Thanksgiving recess, came and went with no vote. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said the same…


Schumer Says ‘Yes’ Vote Was a Mistake as 13 Senate Democrats Vote to End COVID Emergency

About a dozen Senate Democrats joined all Republicans and voted to rescind the COVID-19 emergency, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who later said his “yea” vote was a mistake. Sens. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Mark Warner…


Senate Advances Bill to Codify Gay Marriage as Federal Right

The U.S. Senate voted to advance a bill codifying a federal right to same-sex marriage. The vote is the first major legislative move by the lame-duck 117th Senate. In a bipartisan 62–37 vote, the Senate voted to end debate on the measure. Twelve Republicans joined all 50 Democrats in voting to advance. The bill would…


Senate Votes to End COVID Emergency, Biden Says He’ll Veto If House Passes

The U.S. Senate on Nov. 15 voted to terminate the COVID-19 national emergency that was first declared during the Trump administration and has been extended repeatedly during the Biden administration. The Senate passed a measure in a 62–36 bipartisan vote that would end the emergency, initially declared on March 13, 2020. Thirteen Democrats sided with…


Why California Government Can’t Solve Problems Effectively | Jim Nielsen

My guest is California state Sen. Jim Nielsen. Have the people lost their voice in the state of California? Does the majority party leave any room for different ideologies? Let’s get an insider’s perspective on how our legislation is operating in California. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on…