Just dropped · Trial Balloon · Ep. 192
November Surprises
Senate Democrats blocked debate on a massive spending package as party leaders try to work out a deal on funding for the Department of Homeland Security, Punchbowl News reports.
The vote was 45 to 55. Seven Republicans voted against the procedural measure.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune changed his vote to no in order to bring it back up.
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