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politics10 hours ago•6 min saved

New York Democrats Press Two Pathways to Redraw the Map for 2028

New York Democrats plan to file two constitutional amendments to reshape redistricting for the 2028 maps: one allowing limited mid‑decade tweaks and another enabling a broad overhaul to ease partisan advantage. The plan requires the amendments to pass a second time and win a statewide referendum in 2027, with the process constrained by the state constitution, potential court challenges, and built‑in caution amid ongoing national redistricting debates.

via Politico|

#amendments #democrats #gerrymandering

louisiana-politics11 days ago•4 min saved

Louisiana Voters Defeat Landry-Backed Amendments Amid Backlash Over Redistricting and Court Clerk Move

Louisiana voters rejected four of five constitutional amendments backed by Gov. Jeff Landry, including Amendment 3 to guarantee teacher pay raises, as anger over the governor’s redistricting map and the abolition of an elected New Orleans court clerk spurred turnout and opposition from Black and Democratic groups.

via Louisiana Illuminator|

#amendments #education-funding #elections

politics1 month ago•31 min saved

GOP Split Delays 702 FISA Extension in House Floor Fight

The House Rules Committee stalled an 18-month, clean extension of Section 702 FISA amid a GOP intra-party clash over potential amendments (warrants, data-broker bans). Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing for a quick, clean vote before the April 20 deadline, but hard-liner opposition and a thin majority threaten passage, with talks of a backup plan (shorter extension or a rule-only floor vote) ongoing and White House pressure to avoid changes.

via Politico|

#amendments #fisa #house-rules-committee

politics1 month ago•15 min saved

GOP Pushes Privacy Amendments to 702 Extension as Johnson Demands Clean Bill

House Republicans are pressing privacy amendments to an 18‑month Section 702 extension, led by Rep. Warren Davidson, while Speaker Mike Johnson insists on a clean bill with no changes, risking a GOP split as the April 20 deadline approaches and the House Rules Committee moves to set floor consideration.

via Politico|

#amendments #davidson #fisa

politics4 months ago•20 min saved

House GOP opens floor to amendments on funding package as shutdown looms

House Republicans moved to allow floor votes on amendments to the latest government funding package, including a 20% cut to District of Columbia appeals court funding and elimination of two DC judges’ budgets, plus an amendment to defund the National Endowment for Democracy, as hard-liners press for more input before the Jan. 30 shutdown deadline. In a separate development, a GOP-backed labor bill collapsed on the House floor, underscoring internal divisions as the party navigates a fragile majority and competing policy priorities amid ongoing Capitol Hill debate.

via Politico|

#amendments #budget #congress

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Congressional Divisions and Last-Minute Moves on Obamacare Extensions

Senate leaders are debating how to address a controversial provision in the defense bill related to military helicopter safety technology, with some senators pushing to attach the ROTOR Act as an alternative, but no firm votes are scheduled yet.

via Politico|

#amendments #defense-bill #obamacare

politics5 months ago•3 min saved

Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces Delays and Opposition in Congress

The Senate will not vote on a crypto bill this week as discussions focus on a contentious provision in the defense policy bill related to military helicopters and safety technology, with lawmakers considering attaching the ROTOR Act to other legislation instead.

via Politico|

#amendments #crypto-bill #defense-policy

world7 months ago•3 min saved

Senate Approves $925 Billion Bipartisan Defense Policy Bill

The Senate approved a $913.9 billion defense policy bill for 2026 after resolving amendment disputes, paving the way for a conference with the House to finalize the legislation, which includes provisions on drone threats, aircraft modifications, and military deployments.

via Breaking Defense|

#amendments #bipartisan #defense-bill

book-review8 months ago•2 min saved

Revisiting the Constitution: Challenges and Calls for Reform

Jill Lepore's 'We the People' explores the history of the U.S. Constitution, emphasizing the ongoing struggles to expand its definition of 'the People' through amendments, and highlighting concerns about the Constitution's slow amendment process potentially leading to a crisis.

via The New York Times|

#amendments #book-review #history

politics10 months ago•19 min saved

Senate Advances Trump’s $9 Billion Cutbacks Amid GOP Debate

The Senate rejected Democratic efforts to modify a $9 billion funding rescissions package proposed by President Trump, which includes cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting, amid ongoing debates and amendments during a vote-a-rama. Meanwhile, other political developments include GOP standoffs over cryptocurrency legislation, immigration reform efforts, and campaign strategies for upcoming elections.

via Politico|

#amendments #foreign-aid #funding

politics10 months ago•14 min saved

Senate Advances $9B Trump Clawback Bill Amid Vote-a-rama

The Senate is conducting a vote-a-rama on the White House's proposal to rescind $9 billion in funding, with debates over specific cuts and protections for health programs, amid partisan disagreements and upcoming deadlines. Meanwhile, other legislative activities include cryptocurrency bills, tax proposals for digital assets, and investigations into former President Trump's associates, reflecting a busy and contentious legislative session.

via Politico|

#amendments #clawbacks #funding

politics10 months ago•3 min saved

Senate confronts GOP's DOGE cuts and funding disputes

Senate GOP leaders are working to secure votes for a $9.4 billion White House funding rescissions package, aiming to protect foreign aid and public broadcasting, with debates over amendments and support from various senators amid looming deadlines.

via Politico|

#amendments #funding #gop

politics11 months ago•2 min saved

Senate Republicans Face Challenges in Passing Trump's Budget and Tax Bills

US Senate Republicans are struggling to pass a nearly 1,000-page tax and spending bill, facing opposition from four GOP senators and ongoing disagreements over spending cuts, with the bill's passage uncertain and the original July 4 deadline now unlikely.

via BBC|

#amendments #budget-bill #politics

politics11 months ago•2 min saved

Senate skips vote on Medicaid expansion amendment

Senate Majority Leader John Thune's efforts to pass a comprehensive bill are heavily dependent on Sen. Lisa Murkowski, amid intense negotiations and policy disputes, including Medicaid and energy credits, with key amendments and votes still unresolved, and the bill's fate hanging in the balance as it moves toward House consideration and future funding battles.

via Politico|

#amendments #bill #gop

politics11 months ago•18 min saved

House Republicans Race to Prevent Senate Medicaid Cuts Amid Midterm Tensions

House Republicans are urgently trying to prevent deep Medicaid cuts in the Senate's version of a major bill, amid ongoing negotiations and a marathon vote series in the Senate that could extend into Tuesday, with key disagreements over Medicaid funding, energy credits, and budget accounting tactics.

via Politico|

#amendments #bill #house-republicans