GT Progressive News: .@SenatorTester asked consent to pass HR 1301, amended with a bill to provide a CR through Monday 1/22. Sen. McConnell objected.

Saturday, January 20, 2018

.@SenatorTester asked consent to pass HR 1301, amended with a bill to provide a CR through Monday 1/22. Sen. McConnell objected.

.@SenatorTester asked consent to pass HR 1301, amended with a bill to provide a CR through Monday 1/22.

Sen. McConnell objected.
— Senate D Floor Watch (@DSenFloor) January 20, 2018

McConnell officially forced to take personal ownership of the shutdown. Brilliant floor maneuver by Schumer.
(Smart to allow Tester to get the credit which he’ll need in Montana re-election campaign.) https://t.co/7w9ZU9XIzM
— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) January 20, 2018