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Published: Mar 3, 2019
Author: Khorri Atkinson
Post Date: 2019-03-04 17:09:52 by Gatlin
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Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) disclosed on Saturday that he will vote in support of a resolution this month to block President Trump's emergency declaration, reports the Bowling Green Daily News. "I cant vote to give the president the power to spend money that hasnt been appropriated by Congress. We may want more money for border security, but Congress didnt authorize it. If we take away those checks and balances, its a dangerous thing." Why it matters: Paul's vote, along with the votes of Republican Sens. Susan Collins (Maine), Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and Thom Tillis (N.C.), gives the Senate the majority necessary to block Trump's national emergency. Sen. Lamar Alexander also warned Trump last week that he will face a GOP rebellion if he follows through with the declaration. Trump has already vowed to veto the resolution if it passes, which will be the first veto of his presidency.
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