Ballroom funding in party-line package a no-go
Three congressional aides say lawmakers will need to find another way to authorize construction of the White House ballroom after the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
www.politico.comDemocrats announced that the Senate's top parliamentary referee determined the $1 billion ballroom funding did not meet budget rules. Sources indicate the ruling may force changes or a 60-vote threshold. Republicans said they would revise the proposal after the ruling. Three aides noted that lawmakers must find another path to authorize construction of the White House ballroom. Democrats cast the ruling as a setback for the Trump agenda. Supporters noted the ruling clarifies budget-rule boundaries. The decision circulated Saturday night among lawmakers and staff. Observers noted the balloting path remains unclear without changes. Leaders sought to preserve the plan within rule limits.