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Senate Democrats force vote on Trump's Kennedy Center demolition and triumphal arch plans

Sen. Merkley plans next-week resolutions to block Trump's proposed D.C. monuments.

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What to know

  • Senate Democrats plan to force votes on resolutions blocking Trump from demolishing the Kennedy Center or building a triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery.
  • Democrats signal willingness to use appropriations and other legislative tools to oppose the president's D.C. memorial projects.
  • The clash reflects broader dispute over Trump's proposed changes to Washington, D.C.'s monuments and memorials.

“Senate Democrats are putting Republicans on notice that they're prepared to use every available legislative means, including the appropriations process later this year, to stymie Trump's efforts to erect or erase memorials in the D.C. area.”

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    Senate Democrats signal use of appropriations power

    Democrats indicated they are prepared to use every available legislative means, including the appropriations process later in the year, to block Trump's efforts to erect or erase memorials in the D.C. area.

    1. 1 outlet Senate Democrats put Trump's D.C. makeover on notice

      first by Axios, 4d ago

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    Merkley plans Senate votes to block Trump's D.C. plans

    Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) announced plans to force a Senate vote next week on two resolutions aimed at preventing President Trump from demolishing the Kennedy Center or building a proposed triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery.