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Former Lawmakers Eye Return as Congressional Exodus Accelerates
At least a dozen ex-members launch campaigns as more than 55 current lawmakers exit
At least a dozen ex-members launch campaigns as more than 55 current lawmakers exit
The resolution's advancement sets up a potential full Senate vote in coming weeks. If it passes both chambers and reaches Trump's desk, he would almost certainly veto it.
Lawmakers from both parties are considering legislation to clarify or curtail presidential use of IEEPA.
Tillis emphasized a preference for bipartisan solutions over drastic rule changes, noting “I just generally don’t go nuclear.”
A spokesperson for McConnell confirmed the senator’s priority was “to pass all the appropriations bills before the end of the fiscal year
Ernst’s spokesperson declined to confirm her 2026 intentions, stating only that she remains focused on “making Washington squeal
Tillis’s exit leaves Republicans with a precarious task: defending a critical Senate seat in a purple state during a presidential election cycle.
However, critics argue the bill could significantly increase federal deficits and reduce social safety nets.