Sentence examples for blocked debate from inspiring English sources

But opponents of repeal, including Senator John McCain of Arizona, the senior Republican on the Armed Services Committee, blocked debate on the measure.

As shoddy, the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) blocked debate and frequently boycotted or disrupted the house.April 24th marked the last day for nominations in the current general election to form the next parliament.

After Republicans blocked debate on both measures by denying Democrats the 60 votes needed to move forward, Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, the majority leader, did not try to disguise what was shaping the oil and economic fights on Capitol Hill.

Last year, opponents blocked debate on a similar measure.

Senate rules permit Paul to effectively block debate on the bill until expiration.

Republicans have voted to block debate on bills scores of times over the last few years.

A Republican filibuster aimed at blocking debate on proposed gun measures is expected to be thwarted Thursday.

So, too, would reforms that bring greater transparency — like eliminating the secret "holds" that allow senators to block debate anonymously.

Lawmakers issued news releases and boasted about their efforts to block debate on the gun bill despite some popular provisions.

On the other side, Senators Rand Paul of Kentucky and Ted Cruz of Texas were among the Republicans who said they would seek to block debate.

In his remarks, Mr. Biden dismissed reports that some Republican Senators were considering a filibuster to try and block debate and a vote on the gun measure.