Senate absences multiply headaches for both parties

Senate absences multiply headaches for both parties

[ad_1] It’s not an idle matter, either: Both parties’ attendance issues are affecting Senate business, from crucial floor votes to the mundane business of committee hearings. The Senate last had all 100 members in attendance on Aug. 7, when Democrats passed their party-line energy, health care and tax bill. Just last week, five senators missed … Read more

Senate Dems confident they can repeal Iraq war authorizations — despite absences

Senate Dems confident they can repeal Iraq war authorizations — despite absences

[ad_1] Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.), who sponsored the measure along with Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.), was still confident Tuesday that the measure would pass. “We feel like we’re gonna have well north of 60 votes,” he said in a brief interview. On its face, the math looks good for the legislation, with 12 Republicans backing … Read more