Senate parliamentarian removes important SNAP funding cuts from GOP major bill
On Friday, senators expressed their opposition to various Republican regulations tied to President Trump’s extensive proposals. One significant point of contention is a provision that would prevent citizens and legal residents from accessing food assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Elizabeth McDonough, the Congressional parliamentarian, also opposed key financial measures in the bill. […]
Senate parliamentarian rejects major parts of Trump’s significant bill
Senator Elizabeth McDonough has indicated that several important aspects of the “big and beautiful bill” might breach the Bird Rules, suggesting these elements could be entirely eliminated. To pass legislation using a simple majority and bypass filibusters, compliance with the Bird Rules is essential, which prohibit “unrelated” provisions from being added to the legislative package. […]
Senate Parliamentarian Rejects Major Bill to Eliminate Funding for Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
On Thursday, the senator ruled that the Senate cannot allocate none of the funds to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) within a major legislation proposal. Senator Elizabeth MacDonough stated that the Senate’s version of this significant bill, which aims to provide no funding to the CFPB, violates Senate rules concerning budgetary adjustments. The CFPB […]
Senate parliamentarian chips away at Trump’s large spending bill
Senator Elizabeth McDonough has ruled that several important elements of the significant bill aimed at advancing President Trump’s agenda have violated the Bird Rules. This means they need to be removed to allow for a simple majority vote via a special fast-track procedure. There was pushback against multiple provisions based on the authority of the […]
Republicans steer clear of direct conflict with Senate parliamentarian over California EV requirement
Thune Navigates Senate Procedural Landscape Over EV Regulations On Wednesday, Senate Majority Leader John Thune set out to sidestep a potential standoff within the Senate regarding the use of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to challenge California’s electric vehicle (EV) regulations. Thune instituted a series of complex procedural votes aimed at helping the Senate tackle […]
Steve Milloy: The Senate Should Dismiss the Parliamentarian Regarding Electric Vehicles
Who actually leads the Senate? Is it Senator John Tune, the majority leader, or is it more about the influence of party members like Harry Reid and Elizabeth MacDonough? This question could determine whether the Republican-controlled Senate can decide this week on the potential repeal of the Biden EPA’s decision to allow California to create […]
First Parliamentarian With Down Syndrome Elected In Spain
(Photo by JOSE JORDAN/AFP via Getty Images) OAN's Avril Elfie1:26 PM – Tuesday, January 16, 2024 Spain has elected its first member of parliament with Down syndrome. advertisement Advocate Mar Garceran, 45, is the first person with Down syndrome to become a member of parliament in Spain's history. Mr. Garcellan's political achievements undoubtedly marked an […]