By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/gop-blocks-disaster-aid-bill-in-the-house-for-the-third-time Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter GOP blocks disaster aid bill in the House for the third time Politics May 30, 2019 5:38 PM EDT Another attempt to pass a $19 billion disaster aid bill in the House has failed after Republican John Rose of Tennessee stepped in to block it during Thursday’s pro forma session. The measure will be revived and passed next week. The Senate passed the bill 85-8 last week before lawmakers dashed out of Washington for recess. As it crawls through Congress, the bill is highlighting the inconsistency of lawmakers, mostly conservatives, who stood resolute against such aid six years ago after Superstorm Sandy but demand it now that their states are under water. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
Another attempt to pass a $19 billion disaster aid bill in the House has failed after Republican John Rose of Tennessee stepped in to block it during Thursday’s pro forma session. The measure will be revived and passed next week. The Senate passed the bill 85-8 last week before lawmakers dashed out of Washington for recess. As it crawls through Congress, the bill is highlighting the inconsistency of lawmakers, mostly conservatives, who stood resolute against such aid six years ago after Superstorm Sandy but demand it now that their states are under water. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now