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Senate Parliamentarian's Role at Risk of Blocking Trump's Agenda

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Senate Parliamentarian's Role at Risk of Blocking Trump's Agenda

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  • Republicans are debating a strategy for passing Trump's agenda, with a preference for a single bill to cover various policies.
  • Legislation is likely to utilize budget reconciliation, allowing passage with a simple majority due to a lack of Democratic support.
  • The Byrd Rule complicates matters, as the Senate parliamentarian has significant power over what can be included in reconciliation bills.
  • Ignoring the parliamentarian's recommendations could bring political backlash, even if overruling precedents has occurred in the past.
  • Experts suggest that Republicans might use the parliamentarian as a scapegoat for legislative failures, distancing themselves from controversial votes.
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