20 Senate Republicans vow to block all non-budget legislation – IOTW Report

20 Senate Republicans vow to block all non-budget legislation

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Florida GOP Sen. Rick Scott is leading a bloc of 19 other Senate Republicans in an effort to stonewall all legislation unrelated to government funding until Congress approves all of its appropriations bills.

The lawmakers warned Senate Majority Leader Schuck Schumer of their intentions amid an intense congressional battle over spending that saw House conservatives take the unprecedented step of ousting Speaker Kevin McCarthy. At issue are 12 annual spending bills, which Congress must approve by Nov. 17 following the passage of a continuing resolution this weekend to avert a government shutdown.

“Nothing can stand in the way of this work. For this reason, we the undersigned senators pledge to withhold our support for any vote to proceed to items unrelated to appropriations bills,” they warned Schumer, in a letter that The Hill obtained. “We urge you to present a plan to the Republican Conference for how you intend to pass the remaining appropriations bills and conference them with the House in a manner that respects an open amendment process and which does not end in a December omnibus spending package.” read more

8 Comments on 20 Senate Republicans vow to block all non-budget legislation

  1. If the Senate is blocked, who’s gonna rename Post Offices, micromanage our appliances? Who’s going to force us to buy EVs while outlawing electricity production? What are blackmailers and bribers going to do?

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