McConnell blocks bill to reopen most of government

[Right_in_Virginia]

McConnell blocks bill to reopen most of government
The Hill, Jan 17, 2019, Jordain Carney

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) blocked legislation on Thursday that would have reopened most of the federal government impacted by the partial shutdown.

Sen. Tim Kaine  (D-Va.) tried to get consent to take up a House-passed bill that would reopen all agencies except the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which is at the center of the shutdown fight. But McConnell objected.

The Senate GOP leader didn’t explain his objection from the Senate floor but he has warned for weeks that he will not bring up a government funding bill unless it’s the product of an agreement between congressional Democratic leadership and President Trump.


More:  https://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/senate/425945-mcconnell-blocks-bill-to-reopen-most-of-government

[corbe]

   If your gonna continue posting articles from The Hill, I'm gonna go grab a few from the HuffPO, @Right_in_Virginia   

[Chosen Daughter]

Of course they don't want Homeland Security funded. 

[RetBobbyMI]

I think McConnell should have added an amendment to add $10bn for border security and passed it. That would show the House Dems voting against their own bill with the senate’s amendment.