Republicans Fast Track a Veterans Bill on Veterans Day, Dems Cry Foul

House Democrats accuse GOP of ‘dirty pool' tactics as they flub another vote

The passage of a veterans bill on the House floor sparked controversy on Wednesday after Democrats failed to request a recorded vote, allowing Republicans to advance the bill without opposition. It’s the second bill in as many days that disorganization from Democrats led to an undesired outcome for the party. On Tuesday, 11 members missed a vote on impeachment articles for War Secretary Pete Hegseth. Many of the members who missed the vote were …

'Another black eye for Dems' as House floor chaos unfolds: 'Not a good start'

Democrats made their second big mistake in less than two days on Wednesday when they allowed a far-right veterans bill to pass the House on a voice vote. A voice vote is when someone proposes the bill, the parliamentarian asks for the "yays" and the group yells then they ask for the "nays" and they yell. In this case, House Republicans declared the bill passed. A Democrat could have asked for a recorded vote, meaning the parliamentarian must cal…

Republicans fast track a veterans bill on Veterans Day, Dems cry foul

It also deals with VA personnel, hiring, and infrastructure matters, and it establishes a screening process for admission to certain mental health care programs. Democrats are crying foul, calling it “dirty pool” and a “dirty trick.”

House Dems Took Their Eye Off the Ball, Letting GOP Score a Victory With Vote for Veterans

Some things that take place in Congress, you just can't make up, readers. On Wednesday afternoo