House Democrats accuse GOP of ‘dirty pool’ tactics as they flub second vote in two days

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The passage of a veterans bill on the House floor sparked controversy on Wednesday after Democrats failed to request a recorded vote, allowing Republicans to advance the bill without opposition.

It’s the second bill in as many days that disorganization from Democrats led to an undesired outcome for the party. On Tuesday, 11 members missed a vote on impeachment articles for War Secretary Pete Hegseth. Many of the members who missed the vote were down the street at a political event.

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