“Senate Republicans are threatening to block a bipartisan tax deal passed Wednesday night by the House — unless they get a chance to change the legislation,” Politico reports.
“Despite getting 357 votes in the lower chamber, Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) said the legislation will not be able to clear a filibuster without amendment votes that allow Senate Republicans some say on the deal.”
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