What They're Saying: 'Rescission Package Would Not Have Passed the Senate Had Collins Not Pulled an Amendment She Sponsored'

Collins’ amendment withdrawal came after reporting that Trump is discussing potential Republican candidates to replace her

“There is also the strong possibility that the rescission package would not have passed the Senate had Collins not pulled an amendment she sponsored that would have significantly reduced the overall cuts."

Augusta, Maine - In case you missed it, new reporting is highlighting how Susan Collins’ last minute withdrawal of her own amendment helped push Republicans’ rescissions package across the finish line. Of note, Collins’ cave to party leadership came shortly after reporting detailed Donald Trump threatened a primary and was interested in considering alternative candidates.

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Portland Press Herald: “U.S. Sen. Susan Collins passed up an opportunity Thursday to try to rein in President Trump’s ability to rescind federal funding for programs that have been approved by a supermajority of Congress.”

The Bulwark: “There is also the strong possibility that the rescission package would not have passed the Senate had Collins not pulled an amendment she sponsored that would have significantly reduced the overall cuts."

POLITICO: “Collins had decided not to offer that amendment herself over questions about whether it would sink the overall bill.”

Punchbowl News’ Andrew Desiderio:

The Hill’s Alex Bolton: