Posted 10/4/2023, 8:38:00 PM
20 GOP Senators Vow to Block All Bills Except Spending Measures
- 20 GOP senators led by Rick Scott vow to block bills not related to funding government
- Senators warn Majority Leader Schumer not to bring non-appropriations bills to floor
- GOP senators pledge to withhold support for votes on anything besides spending bills
- Senators frustrated over lack of progress on appropriations bills before Columbus Day recess
- Letter urges Schumer to commit to passing spending bills through regular order, not December omnibus