Summary
Two Republican Senators, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, have joined a bipartisan effort to overturn an executive order from President Donald Trump. The House of Representatives recently voted in favor of repealing the order, which limits union rights at federal agencies. The bipartisan effort now moves to the Senate.
Key Facts
- President Trump issued Executive Order 14251, which restricts union rights at federal agencies.
- The House voted 232 to 194 to advance the Protect America’s Workforce Act to repeal this executive order.
- 22 House Republicans voted with Democrats to repeal the order.
- Republican Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins support this repeal effort.
- The measure is now being considered by the Senate.
- The executive order in question affects collective bargaining and workplace protections.
