Thread: Democrats Block 2018 Budget, Gain Another Month to Push Amnesty

He really was. Such a shame. He'll go out and down as a amnesty blackmailer. Terrible way to end an otherwise good military career, allowing and aiding foreign interests to blackmail our budget and military operations and compromise our public safety and national security.

Disgusting.

"Goodlatte stood up and spoke, [Rep. Raul] Labrador spoke at the caucus meeting. That bill has widespread support … We think we can get all Republican votes, 218, for real … They need to support it, whip it, and push it."

"[Polls show] we have the leverage now, and want to see our leadership take command, not only with the Democrats but with the Senate. It is time for them to take some votes, not us, as always."

I know no one on here supports a DACA deal (amnesty), not even Goodlatte's, but I think he makes a fair point here about getting the Senate on record.

Let the House take a vote and we'll know where each member stands. Of course we know the Senate will never pass Goodlatte's bill, but it will put many of the amnesty supporters on record as being against a Trump supported compromise. Of course such a move is not without risk because the Senate will attempt to change the House bill with amendments. However, I don't think the Senate and House will actually be able to reconcile their differences. If Trump remains true to his current position, he'll never support anything that could come out of the U.S. Senate.

Pay me no mind, I'm just thinking out loud.

FOX UPDATE

The House of Representatives on Thursday night approved an interim spending bill to avoid a Friday government shutdown, by a vote of 230-197. The bill heads to the Senate, where its future is unclear.

Phil Mattingly‏Verified account @Phil_Mattingly 6m46 minutes agoMore

Here's what happens now: The Senate waits to receive the House funding bill Once they get it, there will be a vote on the motion to proceed to the bill - majority threshold. Then we wait for the cloture vote, which could come as soon as tonight if there's agreement

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