Scott Urges Senate to Stay and Pass Key Legislation Before Midterms
Sen. Rick Scott calls on GOP senators to remain and pass critical bills before Democrats take control.
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Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) has urged the Republican-led Senate to remain in Washington and pass key legislation before Democrats take control of the House and Senate, according to an interview with Breitbart News Daily. Scott criticized the plan to leave early and called for a focus on important issues such as voter ID laws, budget balancing, and judicial confirmations.
Scott Calls for Immediate Action
Scott expressed disappointment with the decision to leave Washington and emphasized the importance of staying to pass critical legislation. He highlighted the need to confirm President Trump’s judicial nominees, fund the government, and address budgetary issues before the end of the year.
“We’re still a majority. Are we going to get Trump’s judges done? Those are lifetime appointments,” Scott said. “Are we going to fund the government? Are we going to fund the military? Are we going to pass the SAVE America Act?”
Opportunity to Act Before Election
Scott argued that with only two months left in the current session, Republicans have a chance to accomplish significant legislative goals. He called for the Senate to remain until all necessary measures are passed, ensuring that the public’s concerns are addressed.
“We could actually balance the budget,” Scott said. “We could pass voter ID, a permitting bill, and fund the military. These are things we ought to do.”
Political Strategy and Public Engagement
Scott also emphasized the importance of listening to voters and working diligently to meet their expectations. He suggested that staying in Washington and working seven days a week would demonstrate a commitment to fulfilling the public’s demands.
“If we were listening to the voters, we would get together today at 9 o’clock and say, ‘You know what, we heard you loud and clear. We’re staying here until all this stuff gets done, and then we hope you reelect us in two years,’” Scott said.
Challenges Ahead
Despite the urgency, Scott admitted that there may be resistance within the party to staying and passing legislation. He questioned why Republicans would not take advantage of the remaining time to get their agenda done.
“Why would you not stay here when you know next year my vote probably doesn’t matter that much. I can vote against stuff, but that’s about it. They’re not going to pass anything I want done,” he said.
Source: Breitbart
