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guillaumeb

(42,641 posts) Mon Feb 5, 2018, 10:45 PM Feb 2018

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If all spending Bills must originate in the House,

and no Democrat voted for a temporary spending Bill, could the GOP spin that as Democratic obstruction?

The Democrats must remind the public that the GOP can pass a Bill, or a continuing resolution, with only GOP votes, so if a Bill does not pass, it is the fault of the GOP.

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If all spending Bills must originate in the House, (Original Post) guillaumeb Feb 2018 OP

The hold up is in the Senate where the Democrats can filibuster. marylandblue Feb 2018 #1

True, but if no Democrat were to vote for the CR, guillaumeb Feb 2018 #2

Not exactly true, IIRC... Wounded Bear Feb 2018 #3

marylandblue

(12,344 posts)

1. The hold up is in the Senate where the Democrats can filibuster.

Reply to guillaumeb (Original post)

Mon Feb 5, 2018, 10:55 PM

Feb 2018

guillaumeb

(42,641 posts)

2. True, but if no Democrat were to vote for the CR,

Reply to marylandblue (Reply #1)

Mon Feb 5, 2018, 10:57 PM

Feb 2018

Ryan would be forced to rely on the Freedom Caucus for the votes needed.

Wounded Bear

(58,647 posts)

3. Not exactly true, IIRC...

Reply to guillaumeb (Original post)

Mon Feb 5, 2018, 11:23 PM

Feb 2018

I believe all "revenue" bills must originate in the House. Anybody can spend, only the House can initiate taxes or other revenue streams.

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