Manchin says he wouldn't defy parliamentarian on immigration
Source: Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) Pivotal Sen. Joe Manchin said Wednesday hed vote to uphold the Senate parliamentarians decision if she rules that immigration or other provisions should fall from Democrats huge social and environment bill, underscoring the partys uphill fight to keep some top priorities in the legislation.
Elizabeth MacDonough, the chambers nonpartisan rules referee, is expected to decide shortly whether language letting millions of migrants remain temporarily in the U.S. can stay in the 10-year, roughly $2 trillion measure. Shes also considering the fate of other initiatives, including parts of Democrats plan to curb pharmaceutical prices.
MacDonoughs decisions can be ignored by whichever Democrat is presiding over the chamber during debate, but Republicans could force votes challenging that. Ultimately, Democrats would likely need all their votes to defeat such GOP moves in the 50-50 chamber, where Vice President Kamala Harris can break ties. All Republicans oppose the legislation.
The moderate Manchin, D-W.Va., has spent months forcing Democrats to reduce the size and scope of the legislation, which the House approved last month. The Senate is all but certain to make significant changes to the bill, one of President Joe Bidens top domestic priorities. Party leaders hope Congress can approve a final version by Christmas.
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ColinC
(8,286 posts)cstanleytech
(26,280 posts)of the Republicans in office as well as others like them worldwide.
One can but dream.
Knight of the Middle
(63 posts)I imagine she'll have to consult the voices in her head before deciding.
FBaggins
(26,727 posts)Manchin didn't say that he wouldn't vote to defy the parliamentarian.
He said that he wouldn't do so if she ruled that immigration had to be removed from the bill. What if she rules that it can be in the bill and Republicans hold a vote to defy her?