Tag: voting
In Congress, a Push for Proxy Voting for New Parents Draws Bipartisan Support
A group of younger lawmakers is pressing to change House rules to allow members who are new parents to vote remotely.
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Despite Trump’s Attacks, Republicans Made Big Gains in Mail Voting
As Republican voters embraced a practice that Donald J. Trump railed against for years, softening his tone only slightly in 2024, the party eroded a k [...]
In Congress, a Push for Proxy Voting for New Parents Draws Bipartisan Support
A group of younger lawmakers is pressing to change House rules to allow members who are new parents to vote remotely.
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What to Know About the Process of Voting for House Speaker
The speaker’s election happens even before newly elected representatives are sworn in, and must be resolved before anything else can be addressed.
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The House begins voting in hours. Here’s what to know.
The Louisiana Republican was unanimously nominated as his party’s candidate for speaker. But resistance among right-wing lawmakers and his slim majori [...]
I don’t regret voting to block Assad military action
Environment Secretary Ed Miliband has said he does not regret voting to block UK military action against then Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in 2013 [...]
Trump Media DJT shares gain as presidential election voting nears end
Former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan on [...]
A 6-Hour Wait at Polling Place Near Lehigh University Leads to Request to Extend Voting
The lines to cast a ballot at the Banana Factory, an art center in Bethlehem, Pa., stretched for blocks, voters said.
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Despite Rampant Anxiety, Voting Begins Relatively Smoothly
Early reports of problems at the polls on Tuesday were sparse and represented a mix of routine glitches and newer-style, foreign disinformation.
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How Many Americans Will Turn Out for Election Day Voting?
Margins are expected to be slim, and in-person votes could be the key to a victory. Some polling places had long lines, while others moved voters quic [...]
Supreme Court to Hear Louisiana Voting Map Dispute
The case, which will not affect this election cycle, involves a legal fight over how the state draws its voting maps and could determine the political [...]
Trump and Vance Escalate Efforts to Sow Doubts on Pennsylvania Voting
The former president and his running mate made false attacks about the security of the election in Pennsylvania, the battleground state with the most [...]
Voting to end today for new Conservative Party leader
The marathon contest to replace Rishi Sunak as Conservative leader is nearing its end, with the ballot of party members closing at 17:00 GMT today. Th [...]
Election Mailbag: From Late News to Early Voting
A news cycle that seems unfavorable to Donald Trump, and a look at what if anything can be gleaned from early voting.
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Trump Successfully Sues to Extend Mail-In Voting in Bucks County, Pa.
A judge from the county’s Court of Common Pleas granted the Trump campaign’s request. The American Civil Liberties Union, which often opposes Republic [...]