Democrats Seek Vote on Overturning Trump Payroll-Tax Deferral

Senate Democrats are pushing for a vote to overturn President Trump’s payroll tax deferral, according to an emailed statement.

• Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Finance Cmte Ranking Democrat Ron Wyden are requesting the Government Accountability Office conduct an expedited review under the Congressional Review Act, a law that could allow Congress to overturn administration regulations
  • Senators seek results of review by Sept. 22
• NOTE: The effort faces long odds because it would require two-thirds majorities to pass both chambers of Congress
• Link to letter from Schumer, Wyden to GAO

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