Source: Fox News
Summary
House conservatives, led by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., have brought the House floor to a standstill in an effort to force Senate action on the SAVE America Act, but the tactic has drawn sharp backlash from Republicans across the conference, who say it’s accomplishing little beyond derailing their own agenda. President Donald Trump has urged the group to stand down, but it’s unclear whether his directive will be enough to reopen the House floor when lawmakers return Monday.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna and her allies are pushing for the SAVE America Act to be attached to the annual defense policy bill, while other Republicans argue this could jeopardize consideration of the must-pass defense bill and doom its chances in the Senate. The standoff has exposed a growing divide among House Republicans over what should take priority before the fast-approaching midterms. Meanwhile, Republican leadership is racing to advance government funding bills and assemble a third party-line megabill. The process has entered a familiar phase.
It’s a familiar scene: a group of lawmakers holding up the legislative process to make a point, while others in their party grow frustrated and try to move on. The House floor has become a stage for a familiar drama, with each side playing its expected role.
Author: Evan Null
