Sentence examples for over lawmakers from inspiring English sources

So, with little of substance to joust over, lawmakers have been turning their attention to some less urgent matters.

Now that the campaign is over, lawmakers need to put aside the posturing and politicking and do what is right for the country.

Mr. Cuomo had significant leverage over lawmakers.

Each has hired Washington lobbyists to attack its rival's product and try to win over lawmakers and administration officials.

The lobbying panel has the power to fine lobbyists and their clients, but has no jurisdiction over lawmakers.

Disillusionment with government is running high after a scandal over lawmakers' expense accounts and the deepest recession since World War II.

His argument won over enough lawmakers to prevent the legislature from overriding his veto.

Throughout American history, workers had to fight to get better pay and shorter hours -- evenings and weekends weren't just handed over by lawmakers and benevolent managers.

And how in the world can she go up against her father in court over lawmaker pay?

And he will be taking over as some lawmakers are raising questions about American participation in the operations against the government in Libya.

Those unions' influence over state lawmakers in both parties cannot be overstated.