Arm twisting and threats??? get 3 House Repubs from NO to Yes on budget vote

[uihawk82]

This budget vote is only a proposal. There were 3 other Repubs ready to vote no. Speaker Squeaky Johnson on video says Orange called and changed the minds of 3 of them.

But maybe when the final vote comes these 3 and some others will stand up with Massie and vote NO until they strip out the crazy tax cuts.

"Kentucky’s Thomas Massie was the only Republican to vote against the budget resolution, which was opposed by every Democrat voting. Tennessee’s Tim Burchett, Ohio’s Warren Davidson and Indiana’s Victoria Spartz, who opposed approval earlier in the day, voted with their fellow GOP colleagues in support."

House Republicans overcome own members’ doubts to push through sweeping budget

The Senate voted last week to approve its budget resolution following a marathon amendment voting session, but House GOP leaders have decided to try to move forward with their own version.

www.govexec.com

 

[hawkeyetraveler]

I disagree with Massie on many things, but appreciate his consistent fiscal conservatism. He seems to be one of the few that actually vote their conscience and don’t bow down to their party’s BS - even if I think he has a warped view of foreign affairs and certain domestic policy topics.