Hawley Reverses Vote, Seeks Medicaid Cut Repeal | JQJO

Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced a bill to repeal Medicaid cuts from a recently passed domestic policy bill, despite voting for the original bill. This action highlights a trend in Congress under President Trump where Republican lawmakers vote for bills they criticize, fearing repercussions from the President. Many Republicans expressed concerns about the bill's impact on Medicaid and the national debt but ultimately voted for it, illustrating the pressure exerted by Trump on the GOP. This behavior was seen across multiple votes, including cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid, reflecting a pattern of voting for legislation despite expressed reservations.