Who Held The US Government Hostage?

[Independentthinker]

OK. So, we just finally had a vote in the House on the bipartisan hard infrastructure bill. It had already passed in the Senate months ago, including with Republican votes (which made it bipartisan), and is expected to be signed by Biden. But, during that time, who was holding the bipartisan Senate bill and, therefore, the US government, hostage up until now?

 

[Crepitus]

OK. So, we just finally had a vote in the House on the bipartisan hard infrastructure bill. It had already passed in the Senate months ago, including with Republican votes (which made it bipartisan), and is expected to be signed by Biden. But, during that time, who was holding the bipartisan Senate bill and, therefore, the US government, hostage up until now?

Joe Manchin and his coal money, Kirsten sinema and her desire to get more money from lobbyists.

They aren't "moderate Democrats" they're people who let their self interest override their duties.

 

[Darkwind]

Strange. I was able to witness members of congress, and federal employees, move about freely. There was no 'hostage' situation I am aware of.

Not supporting bad legislation is NOT a bad thing.

 

[Dont Taz Me Bro]

Joe Manchin and his coal money, Kirsten sinema and her desire to get more money from lobbyists.

Last I checked, they were in the Senate, not the House.

 

[eddiew37]

rump talked about a magic healthcare plan that was always "2 weeks away" the entire 4 years too. The only kind of people who see him as a leader are the kind of people who admire his authoritarianism, usually cause they have authoritarian tendencies and attitudes themselves.
Guess there are some real republicans around NO hostage taking for them

 

[Slade3200]

OK. So, we just finally had a vote in the House on the bipartisan hard infrastructure bill. It had already passed in the Senate months ago, including with Republican votes (which made it bipartisan), and is expected to be signed by Biden. But, during that time, who was holding the bipartisan Senate bill and, therefore, the US government, hostage up until now?

Obviously the progressives who wanted to couple the two bills together. A dishonest political tactic if you ask me