"republican" in inglés with examples - Collocation dictionary inglés
- The 43 Republicans are filibustering to prevent a vote on the $16.3 billion spending bill that Mr. Clinton says will spur the economy.
- Republicans successfully filibustered the seating of Durkin.
- Two years ago, Republicans filibustered to kill a campaign spending bill because the measure included spending limits for candidates.
- Before the election recess, Democrats had 51 votes in the Senate for their plan, while Republicans, with 49 votes, were filibustering to prevent it from being approved.
- Republicans had filibustered it for days in a successful effort to prevent Democrats from attaching a measure to aid displaced workers for airlines, airports and airplane makers.
- Barr's strategy has been to stall past Dec. 15, when the law authorizing independent counsel expires; Republicans recently filibustered its extension to death.
- Republicans delayed the nomination for months in committee and are now filibustering to keep it from coming to a confirmation vote on the floor.
- Republicans successfully filibustered the amendment by a vote of 54-46, as 60 votes were needed for cloture.
- Two years ago, Republicans successfully filibustered against a measure to change campaign financing that had been introduced by Senator David Boren, an Oklahoma Democrat.
- When the tables were turned, Republicans filibustered President Bill Clinton's choice for surgeon general, forcing him to choose another.
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