NRT briefing
House Democrats fault GOP after veterans bill passes by voice vote
Based on reporting by Washington Examiner.
The Brief
The House passed the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act by voice vote on Wednesday after Democrats failed to request a recorded vote, prompting House Minority Whip Katherine Clark (D-MA) to accuse Republicans of “dirty pool.” Clark said Republicans advanced the legislation while floor staff discussed proposed changes, and that Democrats did not agree to them.
Republicans countered that Democrats missed the opportunity to request a roll-call vote. The bill, opposed by Democratic leadership over a provision reducing benefits for some disability claims, could be sent to the Senate as-is unless Democrats accept the changes. This was the second procedural miss in two days for Democrats, following a Tuesday vote on impeachment articles for War Secretary Pete Hegseth, which 11 members missed while at a political event.
The House is expected to vote Thursday on the Major Richard Star Act, a second veterans bill without the controversial provision.
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