Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is rebuffing an upswell in anger at the Senate’s parliamentarian after she dealt a blow to major elements of Republicans’ tax bill.
It would be a mistake to overrule Elizabeth MacDonough, Thune told reporters on Thursday after she struck Medicaid reforms designed to recoup hundreds of billions in savings.
“That would not be a good outcome for getting a bill done,” Thune said.
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The rulings sparked House GOP calls for her to be sidelined by the Senate on Thursday, a dramatic step that requires a simple majority vote. Some even want her fired, with Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) accusing her of being a “woke” Democratic appointee.
MacDonough was appointed by the late Democratic leader Harry Reid, but is a nonpartisan
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