With many Republicans refusing to back more government spending, Democrats supplied the bulk of the votes to extend federal funding through early 2024.
The vote was 336 to 95, clearing the two-thirds threshold required for passage. In the end, 209 Democrats and 127 Republicans joined to pass the bill. Ninety-three Republicans opposed it, as did two Democrats.
Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the majority leader, told reporters that he wanted the Senate to vote on the bill “as soon as possible.
They don't have much of a choice. They barely elected Johnson. A vote to boot him is a vote to have no speaker. And ousting McCarthy lost then their best money maker.
Good. Let them keep pushing and pushing. At this point, the only thing that will save this country is Trump et al managing to destroy themselves. We only got Obama because Bush let Wall Street run amok.
People have been talking about Trump running for Speaker since 2020. Technically, the Constitution doesn't require the Speaker to be an actual member of Congress. Realistically, I think Johnson will stay because I don't think the 95 hold outs will have enough votes to force another election.
trump is likely ineligible for that role. You know. Oath of Office… Insurrection. 14th amendment. There no way they'll get 2/3's the votes of both the house and the senate to overturn that.
He wouldn't want the job. As President he could isolate, as Speaker he'd have to get off his rear and do stuff. Also, he wouldn't be the Main Man, El Numero Uno, etc etc
The vote was 336 to 95, clearing the two-thirds threshold required for passage. In the end, 209 Democrats and 127 Republicans joined to pass the bill. Ninety-three Republicans opposed it, as did two Democrats. Senator Chuck Schumer of New York, the majority leader, told reporters that he wanted the Senate to vote on the bill “as soon as possible.
And the Hard Right is pissed.
Yet despite that…
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They don't have much of a choice. They barely elected Johnson. A vote to boot him is a vote to have no speaker. And ousting McCarthy lost then their best money maker.
Good. Let them keep pushing and pushing. At this point, the only thing that will save this country is Trump et al managing to destroy themselves. We only got Obama because Bush let Wall Street run amok.
So, whose gonna be the third speaker?
A rotting racoon carcass would be the best bet.
Mitch McConnel is already employed over in the senate?
No I said racoon not turtle.
sorry. my mistake :)
People have been talking about Trump running for Speaker since 2020. Technically, the Constitution doesn't require the Speaker to be an actual member of Congress. Realistically, I think Johnson will stay because I don't think the 95 hold outs will have enough votes to force another election.
trump is likely ineligible for that role. You know. Oath of Office… Insurrection. 14th amendment. There no way they'll get 2/3's the votes of both the house and the senate to overturn that.
He wouldn't want the job. As President he could isolate, as Speaker he'd have to get off his rear and do stuff. Also, he wouldn't be the Main Man, El Numero Uno, etc etc