Senate Democrats Block Defense Spending Bill, Cite Trump-Backed Wall

Senate Democrats Block Defense Spending Bill, Cite Trump-Backed Wall
A mix of Normandy vehicle barrier and taller border fence by the San Pedro River on the U.S.-Mexico border near Sierra Vista, Ariz., on May 8, 2019. Charlotte Cuthbertson/The Epoch Times
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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The U.S. Senate on Thursday failed to advance a defense spending bill, with Democratic leaders citing President Trump’s military funding over the border wall.

The package of spending was intended for the Department of Defense and departments of Labor, Health and Human Services. Most Democrat withheld their support and the vote was 51-41, falling short of the 60-vote threshold.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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