JUST IN: Rand Paul Blocks Jeff Merkley's Bill On Senate Floor, Then Debate Ensues
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- Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) blocks a bill called the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act put forward by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR).
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Imagine the results of a poll sent out to all Americans. “Should 4000+ page bills be passed without Congress reading them?” These people are despicable.
Vote out corruption, vote out Biden.
Do you really think that anyone in Congress ever reads all the way through bills? When was the last time that you read 4,000 pages?
@@tigercub1965 Didn't work in 2020....if you haven't noticed the left is winning. Over 70% of Gen Zs voted Democrat in the midterms. We are essentially heading towards what Canada has with a permanent Conservative minority.
@@tigercub1965 let me guess vote in trump
@@sallyandjeffengler4283 never. That’s the point.
Thank god for Rand Paul.
Not my God.
@@Yourdeadmeat69 Thank any god you like
Rand Paul GIGGLE
@@tw3235 Gee, after your well thought out reply I guess I have to rethink my approval of Senator Paul. Sure wish I had the intellectual capacity to to express my arguments as eloquently as yours.
@@Yourdeadmeat69 yep the godly are so easliy conned.
I just want to thank Kentucky citizens for continuing to send Paul to the Senate. Much appreciated.
But these same voter’s elect Mitch McConnell. 😢
what Kentucky is probably the poorest state in the nation he should shut up and take all the federal welfare they receive for every 1 dollar Kentucky pays the federal govt they get 2.41 dollars back its a welfare state that he really did a lot for how about every state fend for them selves no federal funding to any state
38.5 % or 9.7 billion dollars of Kentucky's budget is federally funded good job rand and mc connel
Kentucky is legit, only went thought a few times, but have been 1 time, people are super nice, and it's a beautiful place (havent seen the big cities up close though) appreciate them being smart enough to keep him, if only they had 2.
I love this guy rand Paul is a statesmen
😂😂😂
It seems like Rand Paul is one of the few people in government who is speaking for the people.
Point is he still getting paid a salary wish I get paid for stuff they get away with
That's totally false
He speaks for the wealthy top one percent .
He does nothing for the low income people in Kentucky and that's the state he represents in the Senate.
He literally does nothing for Kentucky.
Lol repugs are trying to look that way.
40 precent of Kentuckian are felons drug addict
So you are in favor of denying nursing mothers a small accommodation just because the IDIOT Rand Paul is against it, not for the accommodation but because SOME mothers in the country currently have it. The bill simply makes it national. WTF is wrong with you and Rand?
block everything from now on.
Rand Paul is one of the very few politicians that I actually trust.
I appreciate Senator Paul not allowing every issue to be blindly passed. Pumping … really? So tired of the unnecessary virtue signaling of the liberals in our government.
And this hypocrite Rand Paul voted for the last 5 stimulus plans! Rand wants to be President. Good try, Rand, but you lost!
Why shouldn't we protect the right of women to pump breast milk for their babies? That seems pretty pro-family to me which is what the GOP is always saying they believe in.
@@bgbgbg123 Barry Goldwater, Republican Senator of AZ from 1952 to 1986, forecasted that the Moral Majority was going to destroy the Republican Party if it became too extremist.
Yeah why should some states give a shit about mothers?
Go Rand Paul!
Into exile!
Now they know what a woman and a MOM is ???? 🤨
Good point! 🙂
Yeah, that was funny that the republicans had trouble with that.
@@mawangdwei3866 Name one
@@mikeh0114 Josh Hawley
I'm in the transportation industry.
I've never seen a woman driver have a problem nursing a baby. Why unless you own your own truck most companies won't allow you to put the baby in the truck. So yet another stupid law. By a dumdumb democrat.
DeSantis/Paul 2024 🤔
I am all for it!!!!!!!!!
Why is it so thick? Better question; why is it that Bills aren’t voted on in a singular fashion? Start there.
The reason is that it's always about either tit for tat, or quid pro quo....
That's the essence of what DC is. If you push a singular bill then the "other guy" doesn't get anything out of it except looking like he or she cooperated with the "enemy". This is how politics works and how polarization destroys the country.
Exactly.. start there
It's a Nancy Pelosi Fast Express,, " she says " read it later, sign it an put it through" !
@@smithlinda4271 I remember it well ""We have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it." We were then and now in so much trouble.. its got to stop
would take forever, but on a bill this large that point is solid, a 5 task bill, even 10 task, fine make it into an omni, but there are WELL over 3000 amendable votes in that single 50/50 ye/ne bill, I feel like If the total expenditure of a Bill is over say 10 million, it shouldn't be allowed to be put into another bill. If you care, google the 'read the bill' acts lol, they have been shot down sooo many times, and a fake one was made before too guess which passed :) LMFAO The Biden Government will be looked on in history as an utter catastrophe, I would legit respect him more than a rat, shit more than a normal politician, if he didnt sign and sent it back... he would be able to run for re-election without being smashed again if he did. So maybe its a double edged sword we can bare, pay like +5% tax for 10 years, and get a good election next time? I can be optimistic sometimes lol
It's none of the government's business
This issue should be addressed by each state. Not the federal government-from a mother of three.
Just imagine the amount of legislation - including this one - that would never even make it to the floor of either chamber of Congress if members would simply consider the Constitutionality of what they are proposing. But, apparently, they all flunked Civics 101. 😱
Good for Rand. there is no way this Bill should get passed especially with the it being over 4,000 pages that was dropped this Monday. No way everybody can look over that much in a short amount of time.
That's why they're supplied with staff. Don't you know how anything works?
To read 4000 pages of a stupid bill? You’re the one who doesn’t know how things work!
We didn't vote for their staff, we voted for them and if any of them actually had their staff read it besides the handful speaking up against it that would still be a dereliction of their duty to the American people. They are paid by us and their job is oversight and to do what their constituents voted them in to do. This omnibus bill does nothing for the American people except give us more damn inflation
@@jenni0278 Sorry but what you propose is anarchy. Elected representatives aren't there to follow your personal dogma. They're there to compromise and do their best for ALL their constituents. They cut deals. That's how things get done. Nobody ever gets everything they want. That's the way it's been for 235 years. Don't like it? Move.
Staff is no excuse for being so late and dropping a ridiculous wish list all at once. Even with staff, there isn’t enough time to properly understand and debate this bill before government shutdown, and Democrats know it. At best it’s incompetence and at worst it’s sabotage. This bill should be voted down on principle alone.
They should be debating next year’s budget at this point, not the budget that should’ve started in October.
They literally already said out loud years ago that "We have to pass the bills to see what is in them." A 5th grader could logically deduct that to being complete BS.
We need a law that any proposed budget legislation must be given at least a month's review by the House and the Senate as well.
There are not "millions" of women trying to breastfeed at work.
How many are there?
@@mawangdwei3866 6, maybe 7. Probably 8 at the most.
American babies are like adult male perms, we quit having them in the 70s.
6,313,000 births in 2020 and 40% of them were to unmarried parrents. And if you don't think ppl were banging during the pandemic meaning more babies I've got a bridge to sell you
I don't think this is about beast feeding; it's about pumping breast milk. That's right. The economy is in shambles, the border is non-existent, our enemies mock us, the justice department and IRS have turned on the people, and our debt is out of control ... and they are legislating about pumping breast milk.
There making it harder and harder for small business to keep up with these rules and harder to hire women they have to be paid to be out of work which some small business can't afford
Sir we live in a society
as an oregonian, thank you for putting this stiff Merkley in his place. he was a mistake.
Xilo, Oregon is known for it's liberal politicians, why is Merkley any different ??
@@richardherring8220 no one said he was different, just that he was a mistake.
I am also an Oregonian and I am thankful to Rand Paul.
SO WHY DO YOU OREGIANS KEEP VOTING DEMORATS IN OFFICE, GET HIM OUT IF HE WAS A MISTAKE?
@@christianjohns8352 Christian so why do your fellow Oregonian's continue to vote people who don't look after their constituents into office ??
My fellow Oregonians need to wake up and make Merkley and Wyden go away. Are you big city people of Oregon stupid or just deranged?
SOMEBODY WENT TO WORK READY TODAY!! WE COMMEND YOU!! STOP THIS STUPID NONSENSE; WE TRIED TO HIRE ADULTS TO MANAGE OUR MONEY.. WHEN ARE THE REST OF YOU IN OFFICE GOING TO DO SOMETHING???
When will they do for the American people instead of them and other countries but we can pay the bill
This bill ensures women are able to pump breast milk at work. That's supporting American women and babies. The GOP is always saying they're the pro-family party. This sounds pro-family to me.
I appreciate Dr. Rand Paul. I voted for him and will continue to vote 🗳 for him. He puts the government in proper place. Comment by Gary
Did you vote for McConnell?
Thank God for Rand Paul!! Is anyone else in DC not a grifter?
rand paul's neighbor should have finished the job,
@@ISavant So should've your Moms abortion clinic
Funny, I thought you child raping republicans didn't like abortions
@@ISavant In your case, it would've been community service, But at least your here now making the world all sunshine and rainbows. 🤡🤡
@@ISavant Umm...okay, Congratulations I guess,
I appreciate you Senator Paul. I’m a conservative in Oregon where Merckley has been been if office for way too long..
Rand Paul is a national treasure.
Well said sir.
Proud of Rand. He is really starting to find his nuts!
Do not vote any of these bills
Rand Paul is a man of principle
WHEN WE *DONT* RELY ON HISTORY LESSONS WE ARE GUARANTEED TO REPEAT IT. 1776 IN THE YEAR OF 2022 IS UP ON US. STAY GUARDED FOR THE UNGUARDED MOMENT
There is not a damn employer in the US that is refusing to let a new mother pump at work after returning from maternity leave FFS. This federal government needs to quit it's overreach
Thank God For Rand Paul!!! We Need More Like Him!!!!
The bill is so thick because you guys are so thick keep up the good work Paul
What's wrong with ensuring women are able to pump breast milk at work? The GOP is always saying they're the pro-family party. This sounds pro-family to me.
At 7:35 Markley said the quiet part out loud. The reason they have a 4000+ page omnibus bill is because its loaded with garbage that will not pass on its own.
And with our National debit currently sitting at 31 trillion & rising, why is Rand Paul one of just a few Senators working to reduce spending? Calling him out as if his obtrusiveness is something of a bad nature to their efforts, is laughable. Everyone one of our Senators should be as critical of spending given the obviousness of our debit crisis, and how’s it’s quite literally the most costly budgeted expenditure on the budget, and to the Tax Payer, consuming about 3/4 of every dollar collected.
He sais nothing while Trump added $7.8 trillion to that debt in four years. Very brave, for political theater,
@@douglemay7989 Trump, Obama, Biden..who gives two craps who the President is when that debit is being added? And yes, it needs to be called out each & every time. The public, you & I, and everyone else who’s not in on scams, and who doesn’t have ownership of the Federal Reserve (a privately owned institution) better wake up to the reality that the ones making money from our interest payments, are also working to keep those interest costs rising, and much of that work is keeping you & I at odds with each other rather than focusing on those committing the real assaults on each of us.
@@Seegster77 no offense, but the time has come for all us to take a moment to think things through before reacting. I’m no better, and I’ve been & at times, still continue to react from my emotions rather than my head, and in doing so, I think it’s at a cost to my own interests.
Our political ideologies, or rather, most of the politicians that supposedly represent our political ideologies, have failed us miserably. In the best interest to ourselves, it may be best to lay down our swords we have for each other which are based in the ideologies that have gotten us to this point, and come together to wage war on the real enemy, which is those who’ve bent system that got us here. If we straighten out that bend, we’ll get truer representation & then we can get back to having each other.😁
One party for one term which is only focused on one list-
-Term limits for Congressional Reps, Senators & Supreme Court Justices.
- Bills & Reform Acts need to be single items agendas.
- removal $$$ from the political system by banning PACs/Victory Funds & their likeness & making any political contribution over what an average person can afford an act of treason.
That’s my suggestion at least.
@@finkelsteinshitkid1299 you'll never get it now with as big as our federal government is unfortunately without tearing it all down and starting from scratch. They have infiltrated every single agency and our school systems with their socialist Marxist nonsense
Because they want to bring America down and form a one world government.
This Oregon Senator is fruity to the core.
Yeah, look at what him and constituents policies have done to Portland
Rand Paul Awesome Patriot !! Awesome American Citizen !!!
We the American REPUBLICAN. voters. REALLY. HOPE. THAT. OUR REPUBLICANS IN CONGRESS.
WILL NEVER. PASS A. DEMOCRATIC. BILL. INTO. LAW. WITHOUT. READING THEIR BILL.
Amen to that, an there should be a rule No Bill Over 300 Pages.
If someone has to get permission to pump breast milk THAT is a problem.
This all BS. If you want bonding with your child after birth, don't go to work. Stay home and raise them. Problem solved.
What if the mother wants to work? What if she has to because circumstances out of her control caused her to be a single mom? I thought the GOP was pro-family? This bill sounds pretty pro-family to me.
Sadly most of us Americans have to have both parents income to afford to pay the bills now days. Just because a mother is working doesn't mean she doesn't want to be home bonding with her child. The guilt a lot of mothers feel because they are at work and someone else gets to "bond" with her child and gets to see the "firsts" with her child is unbelievable and truly heartbreaking. I know this truth first hand as a grandmother. She takes him to the babysitter in the morning before he's even awake then at night when she picks him up they have time for dinner baths and bed. She is enormously happy when she doesn't have to work on Saturday and she gets to spend two whole days with him🤷🏼♀️😉
Good job Rand. At least someone is doing their job in Washington!
do not pass this bill
No bill should be debated or voted on until its read fully in Congress and recorded in the Congressional record by the author. If it can’t be read completely by the author within one regular day session, it should be automatically returned to committee to be rewritten before being resubmitted. No more “read after passed” bills
Amen Amen Amen
Rand is one of the few who actually cares about the taxpayers.
And he actually does his job that he was sent there to do unlike all the others .. He actually has Integrity ......
He's only on a power trip like all the others, could care less about taxpayers. He voted for the 5 stimulus plans and now he's suddenly worried about the national debt. Hypocrite!
What's wrong with requiring women be able to pump breast milk at work?
How would this burden the taxpayers?
@@michaelellringer5600 you are right if he is so concerned about spending then do not take 9.5 billion per year in federal aid
Every time i see a guy from my state of Oregon i know regret.. why do they all see so damn slimy...
Then its treason mr merkley
You have to be kidding me, is this what they worry about in Congress? I think there's a lot of more important things going on in this country that need addressing than somebody pumping their breast milk at work
Recently Cory Booker introduced a bill that would stop discrimination against black people's hair. Mercifully it was blocked also. People are having a problem buying groceries making it in Biden's horrible economy but there are Senators bringing forth bills about hair and pumping breast milk at work. This country is a disaster.
So why not just pass it then, if it's no big deal? Rand's objection means this takes more time since it otherwise would pass by unanimous consent and there would be no more discussion of it.
@@bgbgbg123Why is it so obvious to you that there should even be a law passed? I’m not convinced I would want legislation telling employers what they have to do, when they already accommodate said thing. How do I know there isn’t subtle crafty legislation hiding within that can be used against small businesses or the American people?
@@channtastic The bill was eventually added to the omnibus with over 90 senators voting for it. Many Republicans who voted against the omnibus approved of it being included.
Perhaps a debate BEFORE the release of this bill would have had a calmer review.
But NOOOO gota make it a fight.
I am so proud of my senator!!!
I’m so proud of your senator. Is it okay if we clone him a few times to fill a few positions in Texas?
As you should be, one of the only good ones.
They should passa law limiting ANY "bill," spending or otherwise, to NO MORE than 50 pages.
At least Rand is standing up against the charade of decency. Congress doesn't write their own bills. If they did maybe it would go from 4000 pages to 4 pages.
Where is Mitch at?
Isn't having children by and in large a personal chose, given all the the birth control methods available in today's society !!
@@shirleyhaley6586 Shirley, I always tell young people to be careful because accidents cause people, and you would be amazed at how many look at me in dismayed !! Go's completely over their heads ! LOL
@@richardherring8220 What's wrong with ensuring women are able to pump breast milk at work? The GOP is always saying they're the pro-family party. This sounds pro-family to me.
@@bgbgbg123 B G, personally I see nothing wrong with it, I love seeing a good pair of HOOTERS in public !!
@@richardherring8220 Cool. Then why did Rand block it?
@@bgbgbg123 B G, don't be fooled by the bills title, after all Senator Paul is a doctor, MD, unlike our first lady, and knows the importance of babies nutrition !
Stacey should be prosecuted for her abuse
thank you Rand Paul..........from Portland, Oregon.
Now block the "Omnibus". Go get 'em Senator Paul.
Democrat, Oregon......that's all you need to know about that fella.
Stop with the expensive issue study!! Wasting more money just in a different way
One page, one law.
The mind boggles as to how Americans put up with the degeneracy of the democrats
20 years ago the American people would have the balls to speak out
What has happened to your great country America.?
It is now beyond beyond belief at how far America has fallen since the millennium
Please America start your journey back to reality
Blessings from Glasgow Scotland 🏴
We all know that a One Size fits all bill, from the Washington Swamp, is in our best interests and will provide Americans a better life !!
I hope this is smartassory
@@rosemoore215 Rose, what ever do you mean dear ?? BTW Merry Christmas !
When are the men that decide to use a Brest pump be accommodated...too
Oregon is suffering Jeff Merkley for far too long already.
Are kidding me!!!lol! Pump Act? Lol hahaha 😂🤣
What's wrong with ensuring women are able to pump breast milk at work? The GOP is always saying they're the pro-family party. This sounds pro-family to me.
Damn Biden and Congress and the Senate needs to learn to do the right thing for the American people
They wont! They are in bed with the NWO crew!
What country do you live and in which do you vote?
Move to Russia.
That would go against every bone in their body ! But I like the House,, an Rand Paul , an Poo poo on Brandon ! . In my opinion.
We're obviously so far beyond that hope.
Is it Constitutional to not have a balanced budget?
Thank you Senator Rand Paul!
More unneeded laws enacted by unneeded politicians.
God bless Rand Paul.
Has anything good ever come from Oregon?
The Magenta Revolution marches on.
Ok so what is in the Nursing Mother's Act?
I had my cdl-a drivers license but I let it go because it's too much of a pain in the ass to keep.
From a breast feeding mama.
Its crazy how in my state that allows mail-in voting every ballot question that either raises taxes, gives resources to non-citizens or empowers corporations passed. Allowing people to request a ballot in secret, fill it out in secret and then return it in secret could absolutely never be taken advantage of. The government would NEVER lie to you.
Love Rand Paul😊
There is not two sides of the Isle! There is only one and it's corruption.
And at most a bill should be a page long period.
Time limitation addressed? 4 yrs of nursing a child ridiculous. Using as a pacifier, not for nourishment. Once baby is on veg b foods, fruit juices etc. Supply & demand ends. Dr's prescription?
You are ignorant.
I am sorry!! I used to be a democrat. Oust them all!!!
If there are bills which haven’t been debated on, that qualifies as not doing your job, and you should be fired. Simple. You do look a little tired, and seem to tremble, perhaps you have sought to attain a position which you are unqualified for? “These are times that try mens souls”. Are you up to it?
Merkley has always been under Bernie's desk.
Your colleague doesn't share your premise that the people need a nanny state to take care of them, they can get along quite well without it.. In other words Mr. Merkley, whom I didn't vote for, he doesn't share your socialist view of things.
Jeffey Murkey from Oregon, such a waste of H20 whenever he speaks. He is from my state, but never gets my vote. Please go away Jeffey.
Term limits, fix our voting system, line item voting, stop the pork barrel spending, fiscal responsibility is needed…
I can't stand Jeff Merkely. He came to my town and said he would stay as long as we wanted about 20 minutes he said oh I have to go. So we chased him away.
Anyone who votes for a law without reading it should be VOTED OUT! The stupidity has gone too far.
If Merkley is for this bill, it is a bad bill.
I don't understand how these bills get written and go to the floor to be voted on without debate as to what actually goes into it. Who writes these things and adds all the pork and no one scrutinizes it before being presented. Our Govt is drastically broken.
Dems are determined to pass this bill
They are determined to destroy our democracy!!
I wish people understood that the less the government does the better. IMO opinion the entire federal government needs to be scaled back at least 40%. IMO any changes to law should require 80% of the House vote and 80% of the senate vote. That way anything that passes would be vetted and warranted necessary. Having this huge all powerful government is scary AF for me.
You know what they say about opinions
@@JC-cw1ww that is my opinion, im not saying it is correct. I know people think differently and I respect that.
We the people want fewer laws, not more of them. Why can't the people we hire follow the instructions we send them to work with?
I thought they were now known as birthing people and not mothers, please make up your mind.
Merkley need to go back to his State of OR. and fix it first before he opens his mouth on the Senate floor
This Government is completely broken.
SHUT THE GOVERNMENT DOWN!!!
All of them stole enough from us
Thanks to Rand Paul for his stand on all issues and bills that ruins America.
THANK GOD FOR RAND PAUL
As those the new 9 million you just let walk across our borders?
Can you people only use the Benjamin Franklin way to run this country?
What has the federal government done to actually help working Americans in 20 years! They are career politicians that are so out of tough with working class Americans that they obsolete!
What's wrong with ensuring women are able to pump breast milk at work? The GOP is always saying they're the pro-family party. This sounds pro-family to me.
Paul is a true public servant
rand is a good guy
You lot made women go back to work in the first place !! Everything is geared around mothers and fathers spending less and less time with their own children ? And then you spend millions on investigations into why family values are breaking down .