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politics1 month ago•20 min saved

House GOP opens floor to amendments on funding package as shutdown looms

House Republicans moved to allow floor votes on amendments to the latest government funding package, including a 20% cut to District of Columbia appeals court funding and elimination of two DC judges’ budgets, plus an amendment to defund the National Endowment for Democracy, as hard-liners press for more input before the Jan. 30 shutdown deadline. In a separate development, a GOP-backed labor bill collapsed on the House floor, underscoring internal divisions as the party navigates a fragile majority and competing policy priorities amid ongoing Capitol Hill debate.

via Politico|

#amendments #budget #congress

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Congressional Divisions and Last-Minute Moves on Obamacare Extensions

Senate leaders are debating how to address a controversial provision in the defense bill related to military helicopter safety technology, with some senators pushing to attach the ROTOR Act as an alternative, but no firm votes are scheduled yet.

via Politico|

#amendments #defense-bill #obamacare

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Crypto Market Structure Bill Faces Delays and Opposition in Congress

The Senate will not vote on a crypto bill this week as discussions focus on a contentious provision in the defense policy bill related to military helicopters and safety technology, with lawmakers considering attaching the ROTOR Act to other legislation instead.

via Politico|

#amendments #crypto-bill #defense-policy

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Senate Approves $925 Billion Bipartisan Defense Policy Bill

The Senate approved a $913.9 billion defense policy bill for 2026 after resolving amendment disputes, paving the way for a conference with the House to finalize the legislation, which includes provisions on drone threats, aircraft modifications, and military deployments.

via Breaking Defense|

#amendments #bipartisan #defense-bill

book-review5 months ago•2 min saved

Revisiting the Constitution: Challenges and Calls for Reform

Jill Lepore's 'We the People' explores the history of the U.S. Constitution, emphasizing the ongoing struggles to expand its definition of 'the People' through amendments, and highlighting concerns about the Constitution's slow amendment process potentially leading to a crisis.

via The New York Times|

#amendments #book-review #history

politics7 months ago•19 min saved

Senate Advances Trump’s $9 Billion Cutbacks Amid GOP Debate

The Senate rejected Democratic efforts to modify a $9 billion funding rescissions package proposed by President Trump, which includes cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting, amid ongoing debates and amendments during a vote-a-rama. Meanwhile, other political developments include GOP standoffs over cryptocurrency legislation, immigration reform efforts, and campaign strategies for upcoming elections.

via Politico|

#amendments #foreign-aid #funding

politics7 months ago•14 min saved

Senate Advances $9B Trump Clawback Bill Amid Vote-a-rama

The Senate is conducting a vote-a-rama on the White House's proposal to rescind $9 billion in funding, with debates over specific cuts and protections for health programs, amid partisan disagreements and upcoming deadlines. Meanwhile, other legislative activities include cryptocurrency bills, tax proposals for digital assets, and investigations into former President Trump's associates, reflecting a busy and contentious legislative session.

via Politico|

#amendments #clawbacks #funding

politics7 months ago•3 min saved

Senate confronts GOP's DOGE cuts and funding disputes

Senate GOP leaders are working to secure votes for a $9.4 billion White House funding rescissions package, aiming to protect foreign aid and public broadcasting, with debates over amendments and support from various senators amid looming deadlines.

via Politico|

#amendments #funding #gop

politics7 months ago•2 min saved

Senate Republicans Face Challenges in Passing Trump's Budget and Tax Bills

US Senate Republicans are struggling to pass a nearly 1,000-page tax and spending bill, facing opposition from four GOP senators and ongoing disagreements over spending cuts, with the bill's passage uncertain and the original July 4 deadline now unlikely.

via BBC|

#amendments #budget-bill #politics

politics7 months ago•2 min saved

Senate skips vote on Medicaid expansion amendment

Senate Majority Leader John Thune's efforts to pass a comprehensive bill are heavily dependent on Sen. Lisa Murkowski, amid intense negotiations and policy disputes, including Medicaid and energy credits, with key amendments and votes still unresolved, and the bill's fate hanging in the balance as it moves toward House consideration and future funding battles.

via Politico|

#amendments #bill #gop

politics8 months ago•18 min saved

House Republicans Race to Prevent Senate Medicaid Cuts Amid Midterm Tensions

House Republicans are urgently trying to prevent deep Medicaid cuts in the Senate's version of a major bill, amid ongoing negotiations and a marathon vote series in the Senate that could extend into Tuesday, with key disagreements over Medicaid funding, energy credits, and budget accounting tactics.

via Politico|

#amendments #bill #house-republicans

politics8 months ago•3 min saved

Republicans Use Gimmicks to Mask Cost of Tax Breaks for the Wealthy

The Senate is set to hold a critical vote-a-rama on a major bill with key debates over Medicaid funding, energy credits, AI laws, and farm aid, amid partisan disagreements and strategic amendments, with final votes expected early next week.

via Politico|

#amendments #budget-framework #energy-credits

politics8 months ago•5 min saved

Senate Advances Major Trump Policy and Tax Bill Amid Live Updates

The Senate is voting on a large tax and spending bill proposed by President Trump, facing opposition from some Republicans over issues like Medicaid cuts and national debt, with the bill aiming for final passage before the July 4 deadline.

via NBC News|

#amendments #debt #medicaid

politics8 months ago•4 min saved

Senate Debates Trump’s Major Spending Bill Amid GOP and Democratic Challenges

The Senate is voting on amendments to a $4 trillion spending bill supported by Trump, with the legislation facing significant hurdles and opposition from Democrats and some Republicans, amid debates over Medicaid, tax cuts, border security, and other provisions, as the July 4 deadline approaches.

via Forbes|

#amendments #debt #politics

politics8 months ago•3 min saved

Senate Approves Major Tax and Immigration Bill Amidst Last-Minute Amendments

The Senate is conducting a critical Vote-a-rama on a major bill, with key debates over Medicaid funding, green energy credits, AI laws, and other amendments, as lawmakers negotiate to pass the legislation amid partisan and regional disagreements.

via Politico|

#amendments #energy-credits #medicaid