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US Government enters partial shutdown
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The partial federal government shutdown came hours after the Senate met a last-minute deadline to approve a revised package of government-funding bills. But as per ABC News, the House is not expected to approve the changes until Monday at the earliest.
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"Judicial independence crippled": Two Pakistan Supreme Court judges resign
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to Dawn, one of the judges described the amendment as "a grave assault on the Constitution of Pakistan", saying it "dismantles the Supreme Court of Pakistan, subjugates the judiciary to executive control, and strikes at the very heart of our constitutional democracy". The Senate pa
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US Senate votes to end shutdown, paving way for government reopening
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The breakthrough came after eight Senate Democrats agreed to support a bipartisan funding package that would fully fund several key agencies for the rest of the fiscal year and extend all others through January 30, 2026. The deal followed tense negotiations between Senate leaders, the White
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US Senate votes to revoke Trump's tariffs on Canada
Updated : 6 months ago IST
The US Senate on Wednesday (local time) voted 50-46 to revoke President Donald Trump's authority to impose steep tariffs on Canada, following his recent decision to raise tariffs on the country by an additional 10 per cent over a television ad that criticised his trade policies
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US: Senate vote advances Kash Patel's nomination for FBI
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director-nominee Kash Patel on Tuesday made progress with a procedural vote in the Senate, receiving strong support from Republicans who are confident that President Donald Trump's pick will be confirmed later this week, The New York Post reported.
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US Senate confirms Pete Hegseth as Defence Secretary after narrow vote
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
The US Senate has confirmed Pete Hegseth as defence secretary with a narrow 51-50 vote, following a tie-breaking vote by Vice President JD Vance. The confirmation faced significant opposition due to Hegseth's controversial background and lack of military experience.
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French Senate votes to approve constitutional abortion rights
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
The Senate's decision saw 267 votes in favour and 50 against, marking a crucial step in the legislative process. The proposed legislation now awaits approval by a three-fifths majority from both houses during a joint congress scheduled for March 4.
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US State Pennsylvania declares Diwali as official holiday
Updated : 3 years ago IST
"The Senate voted unanimously to recognize Diwali as an official holiday! To all Pennsylvanians who celebrate this festival of light and connection: you are seen, you are welcome, you matter. Thank you, @rothman_greg, for the opportunity to join you in introducing this bill," Senator Niki
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Garcetti's long-stalled nomination as India-envoy cleared by US Senate
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The Senate voted 52-42 advancing the former Los Angeles mayor's nomination that caps off months of limbo for Garcetti.
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US Senate votes to block controversial crime bill
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"This joint resolution nullifies the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022, enacted by the council of the District of Columbia (DC). The act makes a variety of changes to DC criminal laws, including providing statutory definitions for various elements of criminal offences, modifying sentencing g
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Schumer vows to put January 6 commission legislation for US Senate vote
Updated : 4 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US] May 19, (ANI): US Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer said the Senate will vote on legislation to establish a commission to probe the January 6 attack on the Capitol, despite signs that Republicans will broadly oppose the proposal.
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US Senate vote to confirm Indian-American Vivek Murthy as Biden's surgeon
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington DC [US], March 24 (ANI): The Senate voted on Tuesday (local time) to confirm Indian-American Dr Vivek Murthy to be US President Biden's surgeon general, handing the administration one of its top public health officials amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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