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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsUpdate: 217 nays, 207 yeas, 8 GOP NVs...looks like this procedural vote is going to fail
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Not sure if the Speaker's vote is included in this tally, but I assume so.
Quiet Em
(2,956 posts)Isn't that enough to end it?
At least this go round?
pecosbob
(8,408 posts)thanks.
cliffside
(1,736 posts)until the vote is called.
Wiz Imp
(10,120 posts)They need at least 6 more votes if no Republicans end up voting no. And if some do, then they need 10 more votes for a majority.
pfitz59
(12,762 posts)'What's in it for ME!'
newdeal2
(5,484 posts)If not today, tomorrow, or the next day
Theyve signed on to Americas death warrant.
Wiz Imp
(10,120 posts)a procedural rules vote passed - and they still have not been successful.
newdeal2
(5,484 posts)Maybe this vote fails, but there will be more as needed and right now the four Nos look pretty lonely. They will not be able to withstand Trumps attacks.
Wiz Imp
(10,120 posts)Which means it needs to go back to the Senate again. It's not remotely clear at this point what the final bill that passes both the House and Senate will look like.
newdeal2
(5,484 posts)After they got assurances from the White House (what is that worth?) and may get future opportunities to do more cuts.
It doesnt give me any joy to be right but this is the reality we have to confront. No Republican will save us.
cliffside
(1,736 posts)Self (TX) Spartz (IN) Clyde (GA) Fitzpatrick (PA)
8 Repubs have not voted.
Quiet Em
(2,956 posts)who was a pretty adamant no.
I think this is done and is going back to the Senate.
cliffside
(1,736 posts)cliffside
(1,736 posts)Quiet Em
(2,956 posts)I'm keeping Mr. Werp's hopium.