Quote Originally Posted by ClydeR View Post
This will be a difficult vote for Republicans in purple states. If they vote against it, they will have to explain it to uncrecptive primary voters. If they vote for it, they will have to explain it to skeptical general election voters. Because it has no chance of passing, McCarthy is being irresponsible by putting House members in that difficult position.
Don't forget Republicans also asserted a new (albeit unconstitutional rule) that no matter seeking to increase the income tax can proceed without a 3/5ths majority being in agreement.