The Leader Board
Meet the Senate’s Fairweather Filibuster Fans
THE QUESTION BEFORE THE SENATE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE LEGISLATIVE FILIBUSTER AND EVERYTHING TO DO WITH AFFIRMING THE SENATE’S ARTICLE I AUTHORITY “As a staunch supporter of the legislative filibuster who has voted consistently on this issue, which, again, is something my Democrat colleagues cannot say, let me be clear: This debate has nothing to do with the filibuster. The 60-vote threshold for legislation in the Senate remains untouched. This debate is about the novel issue that GAO create… Continue Reading
05.21.25
As President Trump Faces an Unprecedented Number of Nationwide Injunctions, Senate Republicans Are Taking Action
PRESIDENT TRUMP HAS INCURRED, BY FAR, THE MOST NATIONWIDE INJUNCTIONS IN AMERICAN HISTORY - A DEVELOPMENT DECRIED ACROSS THE LEGAL PROFESSION “At first, these universal injunctions were uncommon. Courts issued only 27 universal injunctions up until the 21st century. But in recent decades, they have become a fact of life. President Joe Biden faced 14 universal injunctions in his four-year term, and President Donald Trump has surpassed that number in less than four months.” - Sen. John Kennedy (R… Continue Reading
05.20.25
Senate Republicans Will Affirm Congressional Authority and End the Biden Administration’s EV Mandate
“California’s extreme EV mandate imposes unrealistic and stringent requirements, fails to meet the Clean Air Act’s requirements for a waiver, forces the hand of American consumers, and makes our country more reliant on China for critical minerals. The American people have made it clear that they want consumer choice, not an EV mandate.” - Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Chairman Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) THE CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS WAIVERS WERE MADE POSSIBLE BY THE BIDEN ADMINIS… Continue Reading
05.19.25
Senate Republicans Champion Americans’ Financial Freedom by Advancing the GENIUS Act
“The GENIUS Act is a critical first step towards delivering on President Trump and the American people’s mandate to advance a regulatory framework for digital assets - and will protect consumers and expand financial inclusion across the country.” - Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) THE GENIUS ACT ENSURES STABLECOINS - WHICH ARE USED BY MILLIONS OF AMERICANS - HAVE CLEAR, PRO-GROWTH REGULATORY STANDARDS “The GENIUS Act establishes a clear, pro-grow… Continue Reading
05.15.25
The Senate Has Confirmed Double the Nominees at This Point Compared to the First Trump Administration
PRESIDENT TRUMP IS THE FIRST PRESIDENT SINCE AT LEAST HOOVER TO HAVE ALL OF HIS CIVILIAN NOMINEES REQUIRE ROLL CALL VOTES. DESPITE THIS, THE SENATE HAS CONFIRMED THEM AT A FASTER PACE THAN 2021 AND 2017. President Trump is the first president since at least Herbert Hoover to have not a single civilian nominee confirmed via voice vote or unanimous consent at this point in his presidency. (Congress.gov: 119th Congress Nominees - accessed 5/14/25; United States Congress: 117th Congress Civilian … Continue Reading
05.13.25
Building on the Successes of Republicans’ Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
THE TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT (TCJA) LOWERED TAXES FOR WORKING FAMILIES AND MAIN STREET, AND AMERICANS WANT CONGRESS TO KEEP THESE MEASURES IN PLACE “The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act lowered taxes for most U.S. households, experts said. The legislation was broad, benefiting Americans across the income spectrum…” (CNBC: ‘Reverse Robin Hood scam’ or windfall for middle class? Lawmakers debate Trump tax plan extensions - 3/3/25) “The TCJA cut taxes more for working families than rich families on a pro… Continue Reading
05.08.25
Senate Democrats Filibuster the Bipartisan GENIUS Act
DESPITE THE GENIUS ACT BEING BIPARTISAN AND GOING THROUGH THE COMMITTEE PROCESS, DEMOCRATS ARE HAVING A HARD TIME TAKING “YES” FOR AN ANSWER “An early Senate vote to move forward on crypto legislation failed Thursday afternoon — a blow to bipartisan efforts to regulate stablecoins… Just a week ago, the bill looked likely to sail through with easy bipartisan support. But following a heated Democratic lunch, everything fell apart resulting in Thursday's damning vote.” (Axios: Major crypto bill … Continue Reading
05.08.25
Senate Republicans Are Dismantling Biden’s Costly and Onerous Regulatory Regime
IN AN EFFORT TO ROLL BACK THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S OVER $1.8 TRILLION REGULATORY AGENDA, SENATE REPUBLICANS PASSED 14 CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW ACT (CRA) RESOLUTIONS OF DISAPPROVAL “[W]hat my Democrat colleagues frequently fail to realize is that while government can sometimes be a help, it can often be a hindrance - especially under Democrat administrations, which tend to load down Americans and American businesses with burdensome regulations for extremely dubious gains. The Biden administratio… Continue Reading
05.06.25
Small Businesses Need and Deserve Tax Certainty
THE TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT WAS REVOLUTIONARY FOR SMALL BUSINESSES AND MAIN STREET AMERICA The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) “created a new deduction of 20% of net income for many pass-through business owners, effectively lowering their top rate to 29.6% from 37%.” (The Wall Street Journal: The New Tax Law: Pass-Through Income - 2/13/18) Nationally, 96% of small businesses are considered pass-through businesses, comprising 33 million businesses that employ more than 68 million workers. Out… Continue Reading
05.01.25
Senate Republicans Continue to Undo Biden’s Costly Regulatory Agenda
“We’re no longer regulating our way to the Green New Deal. President Trump has moved swiftly to unleash energy production and remove regulatory barriers. And Republicans in Congress are joining those efforts. To date, we’ve passed a number of resolutions blocking Biden-era regulations through the Congressional Review Act. And we’ll continue those efforts this week.” - Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) THIS WEEK, THE SENATE CONTINUED ITS WORK DISMANTLING THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S REGUL… Continue Reading
04.30.25
Senate Republicans Are Confirming President Trump’s Highly Qualified Ambassadors at the Fastest Pace in Decades
(Click here to download) THE SENATE HAS CONFIRMED 10 OF PRESIDENT TRUMP’S AMBASSADOR NOMINEES IN THE FIRST 100 DAYS OF HIS ADMINISTRATION, A PACE FASTER THAN ANY INCOMING ADMINISTRATION IN DECADES In the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term, the Senate confirmed 10 ambassador nominees, a total more than the incoming Biden, first Trump, Obama, George W. Bush, Clinton, and George H.W. Bush administrations. (Center for Presidential Transition: Joe Biden’s First Year in Office: Nomina… Continue Reading
04.29.25
100 Days of Promises Made, Promises Kept
PRESIDENT TRUMP PUT A HALT TO THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION’S BORDER CRISIS, GOING FROM RECORD HIGH BORDER CROSSINGS TO LOWS NOT SEEN IN DECADES “You wouldn’t know it from the lack of coverage, but President Trump has already accomplished one of his top priorities—controlling the U.S. border with Mexico.” (The Wall Street Journal: Editorial: Trump’s Border Success—and Opportunity - 4/16/25) On day one, President Trump declared a national emergency at the southwest border, directing “the Secre… Continue Reading
04.11.25
Senate Republicans’ First 100 Days Marked by Accomplishment After Accomplishment
IN 13 WEEKS OF SESSION, SENATE REPUBLICANS CONFIRMED PRESIDENT TRUMP’S CABINET AT THE FASTEST PACE IN OVER 20 YEARS AND VOTED MORE THAN ANY CONGRESS SINCE THE REAGAN ERA The Senate confirmed 21 members of President Trump’s Cabinet, getting the vast majority of his team in place sooner than the last three incoming administrations. (CNN: Tracking Trump’s picks for his Cabinet and administration - updated 4/3/25; United States Senate: Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Cabinet Nominations - accessed 4/9/25; P… Continue Reading
04.09.25
Senate Republicans Are Getting President Trump’s Key Ambassadors in Place
SENATE REPUBLICANS ARE WORKING TO QUICKLY CONFIRM KEY FOREIGN POLICY NOMINEES “[T]he Trump administration is working hard to advance America’s interests. And Senate Republicans are working to ensure the Trump administration’s foreign policy team is put in place as swiftly as possible.” -Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) “We will do all we can to keep up this quick pace to ensure President Trump and Secretary Rubio have the support they need.” - Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair… Continue Reading
04.05.25
Republicans Won’t Let Democrat Distractions Get in the Way of Solutions for the American People
“This resolution is the first step toward a final bill to make permanent the tax relief we implemented in 2017 and deliver a transformational investment in our border, national, and energy security - all accompanied by substantial savings measures and commonsense reforms to our government.” - Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) “I suspect Senate Democrats will fight these common-sense policies. Well, I’ve got news for my colleagues. Democrats lost at the ballot box in November. Republica… Continue Reading
04.04.25
On Americans’ Priorities: Republicans Act, Democrats Distract
“Republicans in the Senate and the House are committed to working with President Trump to stop Democrats from imposing an automatic $4 trillion tax hike on the American people at the end of this year… In addition to preventing an automatic multi-trillion-dollar tax increase on the American people, this budget resolution will pave the way for a generational investment in border security and national defense and unleash American energy dominance.” - Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) “Wit… Continue Reading
04.03.25
Senate Democrats Keep Trying to Undermine Israel
AFTER FAILING TO END U.S. SUPPORT FOR ISRAEL LAST YEAR, SEN. BERNIE SANDERS IS ONCE AGAIN ATTEMPTING TO HALT WEAPONS SALES TO ISRAEL Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) is forcing votes on resolutions to block $8.8 billion in weapons sales as Israel continues to defend itself from Hamas. (Jewish Insider: Senate to vote on Sanders resolutions blocking Israel aid on Thursday - 4/3/25; Fox News: Ceasefire over as Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas refused to release hostages, officials say - 3/17/25) … Continue Reading
04.03.25
Republicans Are Restoring American Energy Dominance Over Democrat Opposition
UNLOCKED BY REPUBLICANS’ BUDGET RESOLUTION, THE EXPANSION OF LEASE SALES WILL EMPOWER PRESIDENT TRUMP TO CONTINUE UNLEASHING ENERGY PRODUCTION “After years of Biden and the Dems' disastrous policies, [Senate Republicans are] working with [President Trump] to deliver real results. Our budget strengthens border security, boosts energy production & advances President Trump's agenda—putting Americans first and keeping promises.” - Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) The budget resolution is the first … Continue Reading
04.02.25
Senate Republicans Are Taking Steps to Bolster America’s Border Security and National Defense
“After years of chaos at our southern border under President Biden - and after years of deficiencies in our military readiness - it’s time for a serious investment in border and national security.” - Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) SENATE REPUBLICANS’ BUDGET RESOLUTION UNLOCKS $175 BILLION IN FUNDING TO ENSURE THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION CAN CONTINUE ENACTING ITS SUCCESSFUL BORDER SECURITY POLICIES Senate Republicans’ budget resolution would unlock $175 billion in urgently needed bor… Continue Reading
04.01.25
Republicans Are Fighting for Families and Main Street America
THE TAX CUTS AND JOBS ACT RESULTED IN LOWER TAXES, HIGHER WAGES, AND A BOOMING JOB MARKET “The Joint Committee on Taxation — Congress’s nonpartisan team of tax analysts — found that every income group would see a tax cut on average.” (The New York Times: Face It: You (Probably) Got a Tax Cut - 4/14/19) The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) has been responsible for creating over 1.4 million jobs nationwide since its passage in 2017. (Tax Foundation: The Jobs Impact Of The Tax Cuts And Jobs Act… Continue Reading
