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Sen. Tim Scott: Democrats are refusing a bipartisan NDAA vote, urges support for troops
Summary
Sen. Tim Scott said Democrats are refusing to support a bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), called that position "untenable," and urged constituents to press Democratic senators to back the measure and funding for the military.
Sen. Tim Scott said Democrats are refusing to support a bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act and described that stance as "untenable." He urged listeners to contact Democratic senators to press them to support the NDAA and funding for the military.
"For the 1st time, Maria, in 60 years are refusing to give us a bipartisan NDAA. They refuse to vote on the NDAA. That means that they're not supporting our troops," Scott said, characterizing the refusal as unprecedented in recent history. He emphasized funding the military as the constitutional responsibility of Congress and listed the NDAA and keeping the government open among top priorities this week.
Scott also raised the broader funding calendar—citing recent shutdown experience—and said Congress should avoid another lapse by funding the government before leaving town.
