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Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy wasn't interested in President Trump's attempt at Twitter-shaming another GOP lawmaker who mounted a failed attempt to drag out a vote on a .
There was bipartisan frustration with Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., ahead of the vote over his threat to upend plans for a speedy voice vote on the bill by demanding an in-person roll call. Leaders ultimately prevailed but not before Massie drew fire from Trump.
The attempt at a voice vote forced more than 200 House members to return to Washington despite travel difficulties and some members being either sick with the coronavirus or in protective quarantine. , calling for Massie to be ousted from the Republican Party over the demand.
Trump and his Twitter feed are widely feared by Republicans. He has been known to tank the political prospects of candidates and rain criticism and attacks on those he calls out on the platform. from telling Trump to stop.
. is one of the most principled men in Congress & loves his country. He is defending the Constitution today by requiring a quorum. There鈥檚 nothing 3rd rate about that, . I may miss vote if he forces roll call (flights) but it will pass. Back off.
— Chip Roy (@chiproytx)
At least one other member, Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., to defend Massie 鈥� but with a slightly softer tone.
Mr. President. is a good man and a solid conservative. He believes in the Constitution strongly. We won鈥檛 always agree on strategy or policy. But he doesn鈥檛 warrant this dressing down. Thomas鈥擧ang tough brother.
— Paul Gosar (@DrPaulGosar)
Massie was undeterred. He used to explain his complaints against the legislation, including its price tag and and political process used to craft it.
(1/11)I swore an oath to uphold the constitution, and I take that oath seriously.
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie)
In a few moments I will request a vote on the CARES Act which means members of Congress will vote on it by pushing 鈥測es鈥� or 鈥渘o鈥� or 鈥減resent.鈥�
After more than four hours of debate, leaders managed to assemble enough members in the chamber to object to Massie's request and in order to pass the rescue package.
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