On Wednesdayâs broadcast of MSNBCâs âLast Word,â Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA) stated that the White House âhas every power to disregardâ the Senate parliamentarianâs decision if the parliamentarian rules that a $15 minimum wage cannot be passed through budget reconciliation. Khanna said, âThere is no provision in the Constitution that says that the Senate parliamentarian…
Dem Rep. Khanna: W.H. ‘Has Every Power to Disregard’ Parliamentarian on Minimum Wage Increase
February 26, 2021 by
Jayapal: Senate Dems Should Overrule Parliamentarian if Needed to Raise Minimum Wage
February 26, 2021 by
On Wednesdayâs broadcast of MSNBCâs âRachel Maddow Show,â House Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) stated that if the Senate parliamentarian votes that a minimum wage increase cannot be passed via budget reconciliation, Senate Democrats should vote to overrule the parliamentarian. Host Rachel Maddow asked Jayapal if she thinks âDemocrats in the Senate should use…