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Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) reportedly stumbled during a heated floor debate, where she had been echoing Democratic critiques of what she called Trump’s...
Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) reportedly stumbled during a heated floor debate, where she had been echoing Democratic critiques of what she called Trump’s “big, ugly bill.” The incident occurred after days of marathon negotiations, with lawmakers scrambling to meet the president’s July 4 deadline to deliver the sweeping legislation.
Schakowsky’s remarks came just ahead of a fiery, hours-long filibuster by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), who took full advantage of the House’s “magic minute” rule—allowing a member to speak indefinitely, so long as they remain standing and present.