Funding for Trump's White House Ballroom Faces Senate Hurdles
Donald Trump’s White House ballroom funding hits US Senate roadblock
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A Republican initiative to allocate federal funds for President Donald Trump's proposed ballroom encountered a setback in the US Senate due to procedural issues identified by Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough. Senate Democrats are opposing the funding, arguing it should not be financed by taxpayers, while Republicans plan to revise the bill to meet budgetary rules.
- 01Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough ruled that the funding provision does not comply with Senate budget rules.
- 02Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the Republican plan, labeling it a 'gold-plated ballroom boondoggle.'
- 03Republicans aim to attach $1 billion for security upgrades related to the East Wing project to a partisan budget bill.
- 04Some Republican senators, including Susan Collins and Rand Paul, have expressed skepticism about the necessity of the funding.
- 05Representative Brian Fitzpatrick stated he would oppose the funding, emphasizing his constituents' desire for focus on affordability.
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A Republican effort to secure federal funding for President Donald Trump's proposed ballroom has hit a procedural roadblock in the US Senate. Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough determined that the funding provision does not adhere to Senate budget rules, prompting Senate Democrats to oppose the plan. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the initiative, calling it a misuse of taxpayer money for what he termed a 'gold-plated ballroom boondoggle.'
Republicans had sought to attach $1 billion for security upgrades related to the East Wing project to a partisan budget bill, but MacDonough's ruling indicates that the provision would need 60 votes to pass, as it includes activities outside the jurisdiction of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Some Republican senators have raised concerns about the necessity of the funding, questioning why the ballroom project, initially claimed to be privately funded, now requires taxpayer dollars. As Republicans consider revising the bill to comply with procedural requirements, it remains uncertain whether they can garner sufficient support in both the House and Senate.
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The funding decision could affect how taxpayer dollars are allocated, particularly in relation to federal projects and security enhancements.
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