Sentence examples for partisan amendments from inspiring English sources

And a House bill for $622m sank, loaded with partisan amendments.

The Rules Committee voted along strictly partisan lines on amendments to a resolution authorizing the lawsuit, ignoring the the arguments of four Democrats who called it a political stunt that even Supreme Court justices such as Antonin Scalia would not look upon favorably.

This is how things are now in Congress as partisans propose mousetrap amendments aimed more at campaign smears than doing good.

Rare in this day and age of partisan bickering, this amendment was supported by liberals and conservatives, members of the Black Caucus and members from the Tea Party.

Spearheaded by Senator John McCain, Republican of Arizona, the effort quickly disintegrated into a partisan brawl as legislators piled amendments upon amendments, trying to fashion a bill to their liking.

Unlike today, the debate on the two Hollings amendments crossed partisan lines, with some Democrats voting against and some Republicans voting for them.

Under a First Amendment framework, partisan gerrymandering challenges are simple to resolve.

The justices voiced skepticism about a novel legal theory that challenges partisan gerrymanders on First Amendment grounds.

In 2010, Florida voters attempted to fix the issue of partisan gerrymandering by passing two amendments to the Florida Constitution that became known as the Fair District amendments.

The bill now goes to the Senate floor, where it seems sure to set off a partisan free-for-all of amendments, delaying tactics and debate, with the outcome uncertain.

In 2010, Florida voters overwhelmingly approved constitutional amendments to reduce partisan advantages in the redistricting process and strengthen the connection between voters and their representatives.