Article snippet: Senate Republicans say talks to find a way to stop a House-passed resolution disapproving of MORE’s emergency declaration over the southern border are collapsing amid Republican divisions over what some see as a breach of separation of powers. Senate Republicans said Wednesday afternoon that Trump will not support a proposal sponsored by Sen. MORE (R-Utah) to reform the National Emergencies Act of 1976 and require Congress to approve future emergency declarations after 30 days. “It’s my understanding the president won’t support it,” said Sen. MORE’s (R-Ky.) leadership team, after meeting with colleagues at lunch to discuss the state of the talks. Lee announced Trump’s position after taking a call from the president during the lunch meeting, according to a person familiar with the conversation. Sen. MORE (R-La.) told reporters after Wednesday's meeting that it’s clear the disapproval resolution will pass. “'Dandy' Don Meredith used to sing a song at the end of the game when the result was obvious. It was called turn out the lights the party’s over. Well, that’s appropriate right now,” he said, referring to the former NFL quarterback. “It’s time to vote, everybody knows how they’re going to vote. I don’t think the president’s going to win this one.” There was a flash of hope Tuesday that a deal could be worked out with the White House whereby Trump would promise to support legislation curbing his power to declare future national emergencies in exchange for Rep... Link to the full article to read more
Senate talks collapse on avoiding Trump showdown over emergency declaration | TheHill
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