Rand Paul to vote to block emergency declaration, forcing Trump veto

[McRocket]

'Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) disclosed on Saturday that he will vote in support of a resolution this month to block President Trump's emergency declaration, reports the Bowling Green Daily News.

"I can’t vote to give the president the power to spend money that hasn’t been appropriated by Congress. We may want more money for border security, but Congress didn’t authorize it. If we take away those checks and balances, it’s a dangerous thing."

Why it matters: Paul's vote, along with the votes of Republican Sens. Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Thom Tillis (N.C.), gives the Senate the majority necessary to block Trump's national emergency. Sen. Lamar Alexander also warned Trump last week that he will face a GOP rebellion if he follows through with the declaration. Trump has already vowed to veto the resolution if it passes, which will be the first veto of his presidency.'

Rand Paul pledges to vote to block emergency declaration, forcing Trump veto


Good for you Rand.

Now both Houses are (apparently) against Trump's, ridiculous 'National Emergency' declaration.

Sure, President Manchild will use his veto. But it's nice to see Congress get a spine for a change.

 

[Hossfly]

'Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) disclosed on Saturday that he will vote in support of a resolution this month to block President Trump's emergency declaration, reports the Bowling Green Daily News.

"I can’t vote to give the president the power to spend money that hasn’t been appropriated by Congress. We may want more money for border security, but Congress didn’t authorize it. If we take away those checks and balances, it’s a dangerous thing."

Why it matters: Paul's vote, along with the votes of Republican Sens. Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Thom Tillis (N.C.), gives the Senate the majority necessary to block Trump's national emergency. Sen. Lamar Alexander also warned Trump last week that he will face a GOP rebellion if he follows through with the declaration. Trump has already vowed to veto the resolution if it passes, which will be the first veto of his presidency.'

Rand Paul pledges to vote to block emergency declaration, forcing Trump veto


Good for you Rand.

Now both Houses are (apparently) against Trump's, ridiculous 'National Emergency' declaration.

Sure, President Manchild will use his veto. But it's nice to see Congress get a spine for a change.

Go ahead and let Rand Paul vote so we can this shit out of the way after Trump vetoes it.

 

[Timmy]

Cowards . They should all be voting against this unconstitutional move that literally steals Congressional powers .

 

[Harpy Eagle]

'Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) disclosed on Saturday that he will vote in support of a resolution this month to block President Trump's emergency declaration, reports the Bowling Green Daily News.

"I can’t vote to give the president the power to spend money that hasn’t been appropriated by Congress. We may want more money for border security, but Congress didn’t authorize it. If we take away those checks and balances, it’s a dangerous thing."

Why it matters: Paul's vote, along with the votes of Republican Sens. Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Thom Tillis (N.C.), gives the Senate the majority necessary to block Trump's national emergency. Sen. Lamar Alexander also warned Trump last week that he will face a GOP rebellion if he follows through with the declaration. Trump has already vowed to veto the resolution if it passes, which will be the first veto of his presidency.'

Rand Paul pledges to vote to block emergency declaration, forcing Trump veto


Good for you Rand.

Now both Houses are (apparently) against Trump's, ridiculous 'National Emergency' declaration.

Sure, President Manchild will use his veto. But it's nice to see Congress get a spine for a change.

good for him, one of the few left that has any principles, though he is hit and miss as far as standing up for them

 

[DJT for Life]

Cowards . They should all be voting against this unconstitutional move that literally steals Congressional powers .

Congress is the one that gave him the power.

 

[Timmy]

Cowards . They should all be voting against this unconstitutional move that literally steals Congressional powers .

Congress is the one that gave him the power.

Congress can’t give unconstitutional power .

 

[LA RAM FAN]

'Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) disclosed on Saturday that he will vote in support of a resolution this month to block President Trump's emergency declaration, reports the Bowling Green Daily News.

"I can’t vote to give the president the power to spend money that hasn’t been appropriated by Congress. We may want more money for border security, but Congress didn’t authorize it. If we take away those checks and balances, it’s a dangerous thing."

Why it matters: Paul's vote, along with the votes of Republican Sens. Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Thom Tillis (N.C.), gives the Senate the majority necessary to block Trump's national emergency. Sen. Lamar Alexander also warned Trump last week that he will face a GOP rebellion if he follows through with the declaration. Trump has already vowed to veto the resolution if it passes, which will be the first veto of his presidency.'

Rand Paul pledges to vote to block emergency declaration, forcing Trump veto


Good for you Rand.

Now both Houses are (apparently) against Trump's, ridiculous 'National Emergency' declaration.

Sure, President Manchild will use his veto. But it's nice to see Congress get a spine for a change.

Yeah I thought trump was different than warmongers Bush and Obama but all his actions show he is just a sheep in wolfs clothing. I knew he was not a RINO as paul is despite what the trumpsters think and have fallen for.

 

[toomuchtime_]

'Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) disclosed on Saturday that he will vote in support of a resolution this month to block President Trump's emergency declaration, reports the Bowling Green Daily News.

"I can’t vote to give the president the power to spend money that hasn’t been appropriated by Congress. We may want more money for border security, but Congress didn’t authorize it. If we take away those checks and balances, it’s a dangerous thing."

Why it matters: Paul's vote, along with the votes of Republican Sens. Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Thom Tillis (N.C.), gives the Senate the majority necessary to block Trump's national emergency. Sen. Lamar Alexander also warned Trump last week that he will face a GOP rebellion if he follows through with the declaration. Trump has already vowed to veto the resolution if it passes, which will be the first veto of his presidency.'

Rand Paul pledges to vote to block emergency declaration, forcing Trump veto


Good for you Rand.

Now both Houses are (apparently) against Trump's, ridiculous 'National Emergency' declaration.

Sure, President Manchild will use his veto. But it's nice to see Congress get a spine for a change.

Rand Paul is proof positive the Democrats don't have a monopoly on stupid and crazy.

 

[Natural Citizen]

Rand Paul is proof positive the Democrats don't have a monopoly on stupid and crazy.

Since when is legalizing the Constitution stupid and crazy?

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Uuuuuuh....pretty sure the money has already been allocated for the wall years ago.

 

[Papageorgio]

Cowards . They should all be voting against this unconstitutional move that literally steals Congressional powers .

It is not unconstitutional, however Paul brings up some valid points and I think Congress has a right to use its checks and balances to shoot down the declaration.

For you to call it unconstitutional shows your ignorance on the constitution.

 

[toomuchtime_]

Rand Paul is proof positive the Democrats don't have a monopoly on stupid and crazy.

Since when is legalizing the Constitution stupid and crazy?

lol Legalizing the Constitution?

 

[Billy_Kinetta]

Vetoed. The bottom line.

 

[C_Clayton_Jones]

Cowards . They should all be voting against this unconstitutional move that literally steals Congressional powers .

Correct.

Which is why Congress must follow through and override Trump’s veto.

Symbolic votes are meaningless and will do nothing to rein in a reckless, irresponsible autocratic president such as Trump.

 

[Brain357]

'Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) disclosed on Saturday that he will vote in support of a resolution this month to block President Trump's emergency declaration, reports the Bowling Green Daily News.

"I can’t vote to give the president the power to spend money that hasn’t been appropriated by Congress. We may want more money for border security, but Congress didn’t authorize it. If we take away those checks and balances, it’s a dangerous thing."

Why it matters: Paul's vote, along with the votes of Republican Sens. Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Thom Tillis (N.C.), gives the Senate the majority necessary to block Trump's national emergency. Sen. Lamar Alexander also warned Trump last week that he will face a GOP rebellion if he follows through with the declaration. Trump has already vowed to veto the resolution if it passes, which will be the first veto of his presidency.'

Rand Paul pledges to vote to block emergency declaration, forcing Trump veto


Good for you Rand.

Now both Houses are (apparently) against Trump's, ridiculous 'National Emergency' declaration.

Sure, President Manchild will use his veto. But it's nice to see Congress get a spine for a change.

Glad he still has some sense.

 

[Natural Citizen]

lol Legalizing the Constitution?

Yes.

And if you ever wanna debate it, I'll be in the neighborhood. The Bull Ring is downstairs if you wanna call out the champ.

 

[Natural Citizen]

Relevant reading...

Amash: Trump violating our constitutional system with wall order

As well as relevant discussion...

 

[Aldo Raine]

'Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) disclosed on Saturday that he will vote in support of a resolution this month to block President Trump's emergency declaration, reports the Bowling Green Daily News.

"I can’t vote to give the president the power to spend money that hasn’t been appropriated by Congress. We may want more money for border security, but Congress didn’t authorize it. If we take away those checks and balances, it’s a dangerous thing."

Why it matters: Paul's vote, along with the votes of Republican Sens. Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Thom Tillis (N.C.), gives the Senate the majority necessary to block Trump's national emergency. Sen. Lamar Alexander also warned Trump last week that he will face a GOP rebellion if he follows through with the declaration. Trump has already vowed to veto the resolution if it passes, which will be the first veto of his presidency.'

Rand Paul pledges to vote to block emergency declaration, forcing Trump veto


Good for you Rand.

Now both Houses are (apparently) against Trump's, ridiculous 'National Emergency' declaration.

Sure, President Manchild will use his veto. But it's nice to see Congress get a spine for a change.

good for him, one of the few left that has any principles, though he is hit and miss as far as standing up for them

They all are, cannot piss off their donors you know!

 

[Billy_Kinetta]

Relevant reading...

Amash: Trump violating our constitutional system with wall order

As well as relevant discussion...

He's just upset Jeb didn't get nominated.

 

[McRocket]

Relevant reading...

Amash: Trump violating our constitutional system with wall order

As well as relevant discussion...

Justin Amash?

The next Ron Paul?

DANG...I hope so.

Congress needs one...desperately.