SCOTUS has ruled that adding amendments to a bill that have nothing to do with the original bill is a valid way for the Senate to get around revenue raising bills having to originate in the House.
But the bill they ruled on still contained the original parts - the new revenue stuff was tacked on.
Reid tossed out the entire bill and substituted the Odingocare verbage. That’s much different, and SCOTUS could rule it’s a no-no.
Not that I’m holding my breath...
“Reid tossed out the entire bill and substituted the Odingocare verbage.”
So he just kept the cover sheet? How could they possibly let that fly?
Hoping SCOTUS will create a bright shining line for future Congresses to violate is an utter fantasy.
Santa’s more realistic.
The judicial method is over. Waivers are the only swift solution. They’ll restore federalism and then our Congress can follow.
Wouldn’t it be great to have four years of GOP contol of government?