Bill tomorrow, this is what we call the motion to proceed. You need a simple majority on the motion to proceed. In order to cut off debate on the motion to proceed, you need 60 senators. So 53 republicans and they need seven democrats. Thats if 53 republicans stick together. Doug jones from alabama is who theyre trying to lean on. Looking at joni ernst. Could this be perceived as amnesty as drawing a primary challenge for them in 2020. Theres been criticism about this ball from the right. They need 60 votes. So if mcconnell doesnt get clearance, he has to file closure and then they cant take that procedural vote until thursday. Thats just to get on the bill. So whether or not this will go anywhere is anybodys guess. What the this is an effort by Senate Republicans to put the face of this on nancy pelosi. Say wait a minute. Were trying to get you to move bills. Focus on her. Theyve used this playbook before where they try to demonize nancy pelosi. The house of representatives next week
In new york. Welcome to weekends with alex witt. Michael cohen, what he brought this week . A member of the intel house will talk to me to tell me why the new documents matter so much. What does the departure of the sixth director mean Going Forward . And the president paying respects to an alabama home that was hit so hard. Why was he seening bibles when there . Happening now, three major stories. Growing fallout over the sentencing of former Campaign Paul manafort. Democrats facing a growing backlash over congresswoman ilhan omar and 2020 hopefuls are making their case across the country. After touring the damage in alabama, the president signed bibles. His team sed says people in a Baptist Church asked him for his autograph. Before leaving, the president signed with manafosided with ma. Many believe it was a lenient sentence for multiMillion Dollar crimes. I feel badly for Paul Manafort. The judge said there was no collusion with russia. I dont even discuss it. The only one discussi
There was a celebration that featured. Critics feared the event would devolve into a partisan rally. The president highlighted our countrys unique history and those who sacrificed. President trump today we come together as one nation with this very special salute to america. We celebrate our history, our people and the heroes who proudly defend our flag, the brave men and women of the United States military. [cheering and applause] as we gather this evening, in the joy of freedom we remember we all share an extraordinary heritage and part of one of the greatest stories ever told, the story of america. It is the chronicles of brave citizens who never give up on the dream of a better and brighter future. In 1963, reverend Martin Luther king junior stood here on these very steps and called on our nation to live out the true meaning of its creed, and let freedom ring for every citizen all across our land. It has willed our warriors up mountains, across mine fields, liberated continents, sp
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