Dem slams closed debate process in the House

Published May 18, 2016 6:21pm ET



Rep. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., urged the House on Wednesday to vote against a rule governing debate on the defense policy bill because it shuts down nearly half of the amendments raised by lawmakers.

“Open process, my foot. Almost 200 amendments were not made in order, that’s just not right,” McGovern said on the House floor.

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