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I guess they can't get anything right. Any chance the result is different?
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/12/19/house-passes-gop-tax-reform-bill.html
Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)this new Fix it Bill has to be done under old House Rules,and it would take Dems to get it passed.
Deb
(3,742 posts)madamesilverspurs
(15,805 posts)And do you know what the snag was?
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Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)If opened the final Package to another 600 billion in Tax Bennies for Real Estate Investors. Just a minor screw-up,yah right,talk to Orin Hatch.
madamesilverspurs
(15,805 posts)Joe941
(2,848 posts)tblue37
(65,403 posts)the procedure.
Amishman
(5,557 posts)and since there is a change the House will have to vote on the bill again
The items to remove are allowing 529's to be used for homeschooling expenses, and exceptions for a few specific colleges.
I really doubt these were deal breakers for the Pubs, so I wouldn't get your hopes up
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(35,454 posts)Amishman
(5,557 posts)The Senate would need defectors from our side... If this drags out past 12/31. I doubt that happens.
The only time the House ever needs more than a simple majority it overriding a veto, which I don't expect to be in play here
Me.
(35,454 posts)Me.
(35,454 posts)Deb
(3,742 posts)Never mind
Joe941
(2,848 posts)Gothmog
(145,303 posts)There was a portion of the House bill that failed under the reconciliation rules http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/365670-house-will-have-to-vote-for-tax-cut-bill-again
"Members are advised that we expect Senate Democrats to insist on a Byrd Point of Order on the Conference Report to Accompany H.R. 1, which is likely to be sustained," said guidance from House Majority Whip Steve Scalise's (R-La.) office, which was sent to GOP lawmakers.
"As such, Members are further advised that an additional procedural vote on the Motion to Concur is expected tomorrow morning, which will clear the bill for President Trumps signature," his office added.