Anonymous ID: a9a50f Jan. 4, 2019, 7:43 a.m. No.4593793   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun   >>3927

However, partisan gridlock is on full display in Washington as Democrats and Republicans are digging in their heels on the issue of border security as a partial government shutdown extends into its second week.

 

The new Democratic-controlled House on Thursday passed legislation to put an end to the shutdown, however, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) has indicated the measure would be dead on arrival in the Senate because it does not include Trump's demanded $5 billion in border wall funding.

 

Democrats have said they will not pass a measure with the $5 billion in border wall funding.

 

Trump and congressional Democrats are slated to meet at the White House on Friday to discuss the ongoing standoff.

 

https://thehill.com/hilltv/rising/423830-white-house-press-deputy-says-he-expects-bipartisan-movement-on-infrastructure

Anonymous ID: a9a50f Jan. 4, 2019, 8:23 a.m. No.4594175   ๐Ÿ—„๏ธ.is ๐Ÿ”—kun   >>4221

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Francis Rooney (R-Fla.) proposed an amendment to the Constitution that would set term limits on members of Congress.

 

What does it take to amend the Constitution?

The process to amend the Constitution begins with the joint resolution in Congress.

 

The proposed language of the amendment must be approved by two-thirds of both chambers, according to the National Congress of State Legislatures.

 

https://www.theblaze.com/news/sen-cruz