Balanced Budget Amendment
Senators Harry Reid (D-NV) and Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) briefed reporters on why they voted against the Balanced Budget Amendment. The Senate… read more
Senators Harry Reid (D-NV) and Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) briefed reporters on why they voted against the Balanced Budget Amendment. The Senate failed by two votes to achieve the necessary 67 votes, or two-thirds necessary to pass the amendment, and send it to the states for ratification. Following opening remarks the senators took questions from the press. close
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