Looming "faceoff" regarding national defense authorization bill. House GOP amendments fuel controversy
Looming "faceoff" regarding national defense authorization bill. House GOP amendments fuel controversy
The Senate voted Tuesday evening to advance a critical national defense bill nearer to a final passage vote, moving one step closer to a showdown with the House over the must-pass legislation.
Normally passed with bipartisan support, the defense budget bill had amendments added by the House which will likely stall passage in the Senate, leading to a potential government shutdown. "Controversial provisions that were adopted to the House bill include: An amendment to prohibit the secretary of defense from paying for or reimbursing expenses relating to abortion services, an amendment that would bar a health care program for service members from covering hormone treatments for transgender individuals and gender confirmation surgeries, and a provision eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs and staff in the Department of Defense."
When the Reps are in control, Reps get what they want with party votes. When Dems are in control, Reps get what they want by holding the budget hostage.
Oh look, more attacks on soldiers from the party of "support the troops."
Good. These things shouldn't just automatically pass.