House Republicans fail to advance defense bill for second time this week – live

Failed vote to advance defense bill is an ominous sign for the separate effort to fund the government beyond 30 SeptemberThe rule to begin debate on the defense department funding bill is currently failing, after a Democratic lawmaker voted against it, giving the no votes the edge:That Democrats would vote against the measure is not a surprise. The problem for speaker Kevin McCarthy is that several rightwing Republicans also oppose its passage. Continue reading...