A resolution passed Tuesday by the U. S. House of Representatives blocking President Trump’s recent emergency declaration saw two Washington state Republicans side with House Democrats.
A resolution passed Tuesday by the U. S. House of Representatives blocking President Trump’s recent emergency declaration saw two Washington state Republicans side with House Democrats.
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Crossing the aisle to vote alongside Democrats Tuesday were Congresswomen Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Jaime Herrera Beutler.
McMorris Rodgers and Beutler cited a need for checks and balances as the primary reason behind their respective votes, rather than opposition to Trump’s proposed border wall.
