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Originally Posted by eva02
Their not gonna compromise because Dems want a clean bill.
Why waste the time when they can focus on tax reform? They have to spend a large amount of time collecting votes, bribing everyone with benefits for their states and districts.
If the Dems are gonna attach it to must pass legislation, what's the point?
They'll just sit back and say they were forced to vote for it. It's a win win for both parties.
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Originally Posted by eva02
Riders are most effective when attached to an important bill, such as an appropriation bill, because to veto or postpone such a bill could delay funding to governmental programs, causing serious problems.
When the veto is an all-or-nothing power as it is in the United States Constitution, the executive must either accept the riders or reject the entire bill. The practical consequence of the custom of using riders is to constrain the veto power of the executive.
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One question. When was the last time a Government shutdown actually worked?