The Seven Republicans Who Voted With Democrats in Attempt to Block Trump’s White House Ballroom

Six GOP senators vote to block Trump’s White House ballroom

Six GOP senators voted with Democrats in support of a proposal sponsored by Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) to block the construction of President Trump’s 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom unless Congress authorizes the project. The amendment would have given Congress sole authority to construct a new ballroom and would have barred any federal funds or…