legislative
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Their withdrawal left her government with just 41 seats in the 100-seat parliament and opposition parties said they would call a vote of confidence just five months out from legislative elections.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Sims, establishing the “one person, one vote” rule for state legislative districts, that because of “equitable considerations,” it would not be applying the new rule to the impending elections.
From Slate • May 13, 2026
Streeting and Sir Keir met shortly before the Labour government set out its legislative agenda in the King's Speech, which marks the start of a new parliamentary session.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
“Open-ended and non-specific requests for alien engagement in detention facilities effectively shift to ICE the responsibility of supporting congressional members in performing their legislative duties,” Lyons wrote.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
And were there to be any legislative hearings about texting, Reggie would have to testify.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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