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Thirty-six House Republicans froze a $1.6 trillion budget through 2026 to hand Trump unlimited spending power. How do 36 members override the will of 399 other representatives?

Explanation

The Freedom Caucus kills any budget proposal with their 36 votes in a narrow majority. This forces leadership to meet their demands or face government shutdown. The continuing resolution lets Trump mo...

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