"You suck": Emmer unloads on Senate Republicans
Summary
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer criticized Senate Republicans for blocking House GOP priorities and not taking clear votes. He called for ending the Senate filibuster and said House members are frustrated with the Senate's inaction on important bills.Key Facts
- Tom Emmer is the House Majority Whip and a Republican from Minnesota.
- Emmer said Senate GOP leaders act more like a close club and avoid tough votes.
- He criticized senators who claim they "don't have the votes" to pass House priorities.
- Emmer supports ending the Senate filibuster, which requires 60 votes to pass most bills.
- Senate Republicans pushed back, saying attacking their own side hurts their chances against Democrats.
- House Republicans have passed many bills that remain stuck in the Senate.
- The Senate did not act on "reconciliation 3.0," a budget process that needs no Democratic support.
- Emmer wants Senate Republicans to clearly state what would make them support House bills and to vote openly.
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