In an interview with WaPo, Thomas Massie disclaimed responsibility for forcing members back to Washington, arguing that House leaders should have adhered to the letter of the Constitution and chamber rules.
2-Massie said: “‘I am wholly rejecting the notion that I am the culpable one because I am insisting on the rules..Why aren’t you indicting Kevin McCarthy for conspiracy to circumvent the Constitution?’”
Typical, he expects us to forgive & forget. Not happening. #SaturdayMorning
Typical, he expects us to forgive & forget. Not happening. #SaturdayMorning
3-House Dem leadership paired with the GOP minority to put down Massie's efforts to force Cong to put their vote on the record. House rules mandate that a request for a recorded vote have the support of 1/5 of those present-they made sure it didn't happen.
