Senate Votes To Block President Trump's Emergency Declaration

The Senate voted on President Trump's border emergency declaration, with 54 in favor and 41 against, including 11 Republicans siding with Democrats. However, the vote fell short of the two-thirds majority needed to override a likely presidential veto. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged Republicans to support the resolution to uphold constitutional powers and restore military funds. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell argued that Democrats were creating a false choice between border security and military projects.

What was the outcome of the Senate vote on President Trump's border emergency declaration?

• The resolution was unanimously supported.

• The resolution failed to pass.

• The resolution passed with a 2/3 majority.

• The resolution passed but lacked enough support to override a veto.

Why did Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urge Republicans to support the resolution?

• To increase military funding.

• To promote border security.

• To support the president's decision.

• To rebuke the president for violating constitutional powers and restore military funds.

What was one of the reasons Chuck Schumer gave for supporting the resolution?

• To cut funding for military projects.

• To enhance border security.

• To support the president's emergency declaration.

• To return diverted military funds.

What did Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell claim about the vote?

• It was a unanimous decision.

• It was a false choice between border security and military projects.

• It was a vote to increase military funding.

• It was a necessary step for border security.

According to Mitch McConnell, what did Democrats want to convey to the American people?

• That security is more important than military projects.

• That only military projects are important.

• That both security and military projects are achievable.

• That we must choose between security and military projects.