What is a ‘vote-a-rama,’ the Washington marathon loathed by senators?

Published February 19, 2025 4:18pm ET



Senators will soon undertake one of the most grueling shows of political theater in Washington as Republicans begin to craft tens of billions in border and defense funding.

The Senate will hold a “vote-a-rama” on Thursday after Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) brought a $340 billion budget resolution to the floor.

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