Senator Thune Accuses Van Hollen of Holding Senate Hostage Over Amendment
Forbes Breaking NewsAugust 7, 20255 min12,748 views
4 connectionsΒ·8 entities in this videoβSenate Amendment Dispute
- π― Senator Thune criticizes Senator Van Hollen for allegedly holding 99 other senators hostage by blocking progress on a bill.
- π‘ Van Hollen is reportedly insisting on a guaranteed result for his amendment, which Thune states is not how the Senate operates.
Restoring Regular Order
- ποΈ Thune emphasizes the importance of Article I of the government working by allowing bills to be debated and amendments to be voted on.
- π He contrasts the current situation with the previous year, where no appropriations bills were brought to the floor for consideration.
- β The goal this year is to restore regular order by bringing four appropriations bills to the floor with an amendment process.
Amendment Process and Outcomes
- π Van Hollen's amendment was debated and defeated in committee, but he now seeks a guaranteed floor vote.
- π The current impasse could lead to a Continuing Resolution (CR), potentially nullifying the work done by various senators on the appropriations bills.
- π« If the consent agreement fails, the commerce, justice, science appropriations bill would need to be stripped out, with an uncertain future for the remaining legislation.
Importance of Senate Functionality
- π£οΈ Thune expresses a desire to return to a Senate where bills are brought to the floor, amendments are openly processed, and the Senate's will is expressed through votes.
- π« He laments the current situation where an individual senator's actions prevent other senators from having their opportunities to be heard.
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