On July 12, 2021, 60 Texas Democratic House of Representatives and 7 other Democrats flew to Washington D.C. amid the 87th Texas Legislature’s special session, resulting in decorum. Under the Texas Legislature, both the Senate and House chambers require two-third of the members to establish a quorum. Quorum is the minimum number of members requiredContinue reading “Texas Democrats: Flight to Washington D.C.”
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Biden’s Gun Control Actions
On April 7, President Joe Biden announced his initial 6 executive actions to combat gun violence while the administration await for the Congress to act. The plan illustrates 6 actions, which the White House announced is within the scope of the presidential authority and the Second Amendment. These actions are for the Justice Department ledContinue reading “Biden’s Gun Control Actions”
Senate Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Package
On March 6, 2021, the U.S. Senate passed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package after the Democrats kept the roll call vote open for 11 hours and 50 minutes. The final quorum ended with 50 yeas from all 50 Democratic senators and 49 nays composed of solely Republican senators. The final quorum ended with 50-49Continue reading “Senate Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID Relief Package”
50-50 Senate: The Tie Breaker
After Democratic candidates Jon Ossoff and Rev. Rafael Warnock were declared victors of the Georgia Senate runoffs against the Republican incumbents David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler, the Senate was now at 50-50. These two Georgia elections were a spotlight across the country and around the globe as all focus for the future of the UnitedContinue reading “50-50 Senate: The Tie Breaker”
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