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Video Shows Republicans Telling Mitch McConnell to Vote 'Aye' After He Appears to Nearly Side With Democrats

A viral clip prompted claims that Mitch McConnell nearly voted against the Farm Bill, but his office said confusion involved nearby senators. McConnell ultimately voted 'aye'.

International Business Times UK · Sep 18

Senator Mitch McConnell Reportedly Casts Deciding Vote While 'Rotting in His Seat', Critics Say

Mitch McConnell cast the deciding vote to advance Farm Bill 2.0 after returning from rehabilitation, as footage of his quiet response triggered online debate about his health and fitness for office.

International Business Times UK · Sep 18

Can the GOP trifecta meet their ‘mandate’ moment?

When Republicans won in 2024, they promised to use their coveted trifecta to deliver on an “unprecedented and powerful mandate” for President Donald Trump’s agenda. With few legislative days left ahead of midterms, some argue they should have done more.  It’s left some lawmakers questioning the effectiveness of their red…

Roll Call · Jul 21

Future for voter ID bill unclear in Senate

Five weeks ago, Senate Republicans said they were bracing for an extended fight as they kicked off debate on their marquee election overhaul bill. Now, they have quietly set aside what’s known as the SAVE America Act. The question is: For how long? And is there an appetite to return…

Roll Call · Apr 22

Theological squabble distracts from Tax Day messaging

On a day when they had hoped to focus messaging on last year’s tax cut law, congressional Republicans spent Tax Day focusing on theology. A dayslong spat between the Trump administration and the Vatican left lawmakers urging the White House to stay in its lane on matters of liturgy and…

Roll Call · Apr 15

Moratorium on federal employee layoffs lapses amid shutdown

A moratorium on federal employee layoffs lapsed with the partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security.

Roll Call · Feb 27

Senate Republicans detail farm aid package components

Key GOP senators released more details Friday on a farm aid package they’re pushing to be included in upcoming government funding legislation.

Roll Call · Jan 16

Six fiscal 2026 spending bills done, six more to go

The Senate cleared a three-bill spending package Thursday, marking a halfway point in completing long-delayed fiscal 2026 appropriations.

Roll Call · Jan 15

House passes second spending package with more bills in pipeline

The package moves now to the Senate, which isn’t expected to take it up until the final week of January after a week-long recess.

Roll Call · Jan 14

Scenic route at US beauty spot shut for six years finally reopens

The area includes colorful bluffs, dramatic formations from erosion and petrified tree stumps

The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2025