KY Congressman Thomas Massie holds up passage of the $2 trillion stimulus bill

03/27/2020 Ms. G News 0

U.S. Representative Thomas Massie enraged President Donald Trump as he has leaders of Congress worried he will delay a planned Friday voice vote on a $2.2 trillion coronavirus economic rescue plan, drawing calls from the White House to throw him out of the Republican Party.

Reuters:

…& costly. Workers & small businesses need money now in order to survive. Virus wasn’t their fault. It is “HELL” dealing with the Dems, had to give up some stupid things in order to get the “big picture” done. 90% GREAT! WIN BACK HOUSE, but throw Massie out of Republican Party!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 27, 2020

Breaking news: Congressman Massie has tested positive for being an asshole. He must be quarantined to prevent the spread of his massive stupidity. He's given new meaning to the term #Masshole. (Finally, something the president and I can agree on!) https://t.co/N1CNLPsZjc
— John Kerry (@JohnKerry) March 27, 2020

Topline: A single House Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., said Friday that he would insist on a traditional vote for the $2 trillion stimulus bill making its way through Congress, delaying the legislation’s passage.

Party leaders had hoped to pass the bill by voice vote or unanimous consent, both measures that do not require the full House to be present for a vote, but that option is now could be out the window unless Massie changes his mind.

Forbes: