House Democrats Hand Obama Embarrassing Defeat on Trade Deal
In a 126-302 vote Friday, Democrats helped reject a displaced workers’ aid program they usually support that was needed to proceed to a final vote on fast-track authority. The House quickly passed, 219-211, the fast-track bill though it won’t go to Obama’s desk unless the worker aid bill also passes.
The House plans to vote on that measure Tuesday, House Republican aide Brendan Buck said. At that time, the package could go to Obama if passed.
“We have to slow down."
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi
“We have to slow down,” said House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, a California Democrat. “Whatever the deal is with other countries, we want a better deal for America’s workers.”
http://www.bloomberg.com/politics/articles/2015-06-12/obama-s-fast-track-trade-bill-vote-scuttled-by-house-democrats
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