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Anti-Asian hate crime bill passes Senate in a 94-1 vote, with only Republican Sen. Josh Hawley voting against it

In a remarkable show of bipartisanship, the bill passed the Senate in a 94-1 vote. It addresses the spike in violence against Asian Americans. Sen. Josh Hawley (.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 22nd, 2021

Anti-Asian hate-crime bill passes Senate 94-1, with only Republican Sen. Josh Hawley voting against it

In a remarkable show of bipartisanship, the bill passed the Senate 94-1. It addresses the spike in violence against Asian Americans. Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri. Erin Schaff/Pool via REUTERS Only on.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 22nd, 2021

These are the 6 Republicans who voted against a bipartisan bill on anti-Asian hate crimes

In a rare bipartisan effort, the vast majority of senators pushed forward an anti-Asian hate crime bill in a 92-6 vote Wednesday. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Tex. Erin Schaff-Pool/Getty Images The.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 15th, 2021

House passes bill to counter anti-Asian hate crimes, sending it to Biden"s desk for his signature

"Congress has the Asian American community's back," Rep. Grace Meng, who led the bill, said on Tuesday. US.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 18th, 2021

Minnesota Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith missed vote on the anti-Asian hate crimes bill while attending Daunte Wright"s funeral

Hundreds of.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 22nd, 2021

Biden signs a bill to curb the recent rise in anti-Asian hate crimes, calling hate in the US an "ugly poison"

"Hate can be given no safe harbor in America," Biden said as he sign.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMay 20th, 2021

Contentious elections bill ready for Florida Senate vote

The bill addresses elections supervisors’ use of ballot drop boxes, signature matching on mail-in ballots and a host of other administrative issues related to voting by mail and election administration......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 21st, 2021

Black Lives Matter Activist Charged With Anti-Asian Hate Crime

Black Lives Matter Activist Charged With Anti-Asian Hate Crime.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 17th, 2021

Republicans are touting benefits of $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill despite voting against it

The package, which included direct payments and funding for state and local governments, did not receive a single GOP vote in the House or Senate. Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-North Carolina) speaks on the House floor. House Television v.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 4th, 2021

All 23 Democratic governors signed a letter condemning anti-Asian hate. Two Republicans joined them.

More than 60 Democratic and Republican former officials sig.....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytMar 26th, 2021

Senate Passes $1.9 Trillion Covid-19 Relief Bill On Party-Line Vote

After a marathon overnight session and lots of political maneuvering, the U.S. Senate on Saturday passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan in a party-line vote. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMar 6th, 2021

Capitol Report: No more Marriott money for Ted Cruz, Josh Hawley or any Senate Republican who voted against certifying Joe Biden’s election

Money talks, and at Marriott International, it's speaking loudly against those who voted against certifying President-elect Joe Biden......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 11th, 2021

: House passes coronavirus aid bill; Senate vote coming up

This is a Real-time headline. These are breaking news, delivered the minute it happens, delivered ticker-tape style. Visit www.marketwatch.com or the quote page for more information about this breaking news......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 21st, 2020

Senate passes bill to avoid government shutdown for a week, sending it to Trump

The Senate on Friday passed a one-week spending bill in a voice vote, sending the measure on to President Donald Trump so he can sign it into law. The bill aims.....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 13th, 2020

Another cap and trade walkout? Oregon Republican leader says it"s "on the table"

The Republicans’ leader in the Oregon Senate said “nothing is off the table” when asked Wednesday if his caucus might walk out again to keep Democrats from voting on a cap and trade bill. Democrats don’t expect to get any Republican votes.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 15th, 2020

Senate passes Defense budget bill to stave off shutdown

Following the charged conflict around Wednesday’s contentious impeachment vote in the House, the Senate advanced spending bills Thursday to fund the government through the rest of fiscal 2020.  The Defense omnibus bill, HR 1158, passed by a vote of .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsDec 19th, 2019

Senate passes bill to support human rights in Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act was passed by voice vote on Tuesday. It now goes to the House, which has already passed similar legislation......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsNov 19th, 2019

House passes bill that would keep government open through late November

The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill keeping the federal government open through Nov. 21. The Senate is expected to vote on the measure next week. Without the short-term spending .....»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchSep 19th, 2019

The Technology 202: Big Tech"s legal shield is increasingly in jeopardy with this Republican bill

Sen. Josh Hawley wants companies to undergo FTC audits to qualify for immunity......»»

Category: topSource: washpostJun 19th, 2019

Oregon House passes cap and trade bill

The Oregon House passed cap and trade Monday night, setting up a vote in the Senate on what would be the state’s most comprehensive and furthest-reaching measure to address climate change. The vote was 36-24 after a six-hour floor session that se.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 18th, 2019

Oregon Senate passes 60-day notice bill for drug price hikes

A bill requiring pharmaceutical manufacturers to give a 60-day notice of planned price increases for certain prescription drugs is heading to Gov. Kate Brown for her signature. House Bill 2658 passed the Oregon Senate on a unanimous vote, with fou.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJun 13th, 2019