Senators from both the Republican and Democratic parties indicated that the ongoing vote-a-rama, a series of votes on amendments to the budget reconciliation package, is being prolonged due to efforts by Senator Bill Cassidy (R-La.) to refine the language regarding President Trump's proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. Cassidy has been in discussions with Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough.
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Senators Discuss Amendments to Budget Reconciliation Package
Senators from both parties are experiencing delays in the vote-a-rama for the budget reconciliation package, largely attributed to Senator Bill Cassidy's attempts to amend language related to President Trump's anti-weaponization fund. Cassidy is consulting with Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough on this matter.
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