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
Currently, the California Energy Commission handles the highly subscribed, state-funded program, which serves Californians in every legislative district.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
And Republican Gov. Henry McMaster was dismissing calls to order a special legislative session, until Wednesday.
From Slate • May 14, 2026
The resignations and turmoil in Downing Street come a day before Sir Keir's government is due to set out its legislative agenda in the King's Speech.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
After receiving a telegram from President Woodrow Wilson urging him to support the amendment, he agreed to call a special legislative session, but he planned to wait until August, after the state’s Democratic party primary.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
Vocabulary lists containing legislative
U.S. Government Lingo
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The American Revolution - Introductory
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Civics I
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