Sen. Tom Carper is the lead sponsor of amendment to extend jobless benefits that Democratic leaders are furiously trying to get Sen. Joe Manchin to support. And Carper just had a conversation with John Cornyn about where things stand. Per Cornyn, Carper told him: "We're stuck."
Cornyn added: "It sounds like a box canyon. I don't know why you put a bill on the floor and have a vote on something and you didn't know how the vote is going to turn out. That's kind of like whipping 101."
Cornyn added that he's heard separately that Manchin may vote for the GOP alternative, which has been offered by Sen. Rob Portman, in addition to the Carper amendment. That means both would likely be adopted. It's unclear though which proposal would take precedence.
Carper amendment would codify deal reached between White House and Dem leaders to extend jobless benefits at $300 a week through September. It would also ensure the first $10,200 of jobless benefits would not be taxed
Portman amendment would extend $300 a week through July 18.
Portman amendment would extend $300 a week through July 18.
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