Dems introduce resolution to overturn Trump's emergency to build wall
By Niv Elis - 02/22/19 09:31 AM EST
Democrats in the House introduced a resolution on Friday that would block President Trump's emergency declaration on the southern border, a step he took to free up as much as $8 billion in funding to build his proposed border wall.
The resolution sponsored by Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) had 222 cosponsors.
The measure is expected to pass the Democratic-held House, but will need to win GOP support to get through the Senate.
Several GOP senators have expressed opposition to Trump's emergency declaration, warning it could set a precedent for a future president to declare an emergency to circumvent Congress on another issue, such as climate change or gun control.
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https://thehill.com/policy/finance/431110-dems-introduce-resolution-blocking-trumps-emergency-to-build-wall
