Senate Ruling Threatens Ballroom Funding in G.O.P. Budget Bill
Democrats announced Saturday night that the Senate's top parliamentary referee had determined that the $1 billion provision did not comply with budget rules.
www.nytimes.comDemocrats said the Senate parliamentarian ruled against including $1 billion for White House ballroom-linked security in a budget bill under reconciliation rules. Reports say the ruling would require changes or a 60-vote threshold. GOP aides indicated efforts to rework the plan post-ruling. Officials pointed to finding another route to authorize the ballroom project. Democrats framed the ruling as a setback for Trump and his administration. Supporters noted the ruling clarifies budget-rule boundaries. The ruling reached lawmakers and staff late Saturday night. Observers caution that the path ahead is uncertain without revisions. Leaders aimed to salvage the plan by staying within rules.