Biden ‘disappointed’ by Senate parliamentarian’s decision but ‘respects’ decision

The White House said Thursday that President BidenJoe BidenKlain on Manchin’s Objection to Neera Tanden: He’s “ not responding to us at the White House ” Senators have no timeline on National Guard pullout, Capitol Defense fence overnight: new chairman of the armed forces of the Senate talks about a candidate for Pentagon politics, Afghanistan, more | Biden reads report on Khashoggi murder | Austin highlights vaccine safety in new video LEARN MORE is “disappointed” that the Senate parliamentarian ruled that a minimum wage increase could not be included in a coronavirus relief bill, but said the president will respect the decision.

“President Biden is disappointed with this result because he proposed to have the minimum wage of $ 15 as part of the US bailout. He respects the decision of the parliamentarian and the Senate process ”, White House press secretary Jen psakiJen Psaki More than 700 migrant children in border patrol custody: Klain’s report on Manchin’s objection to Neera Tanden: He’s ‘not responding to us in the White House’ Biden’s choices threatened in Senate 50 -50 PLUS said in a statement released Thursday evening.

“He will work with the leaders of Congress to determine the best way forward, as no one in this country should be working full time and living in poverty,” Psaki continued.

“He urges Congress to act quickly to pass the US bailout, which includes $ 1,400 rescue checks for most Americans, funding to bring this virus under control, help reopen our schools and desperate help necessary for those who have been hardest hit. this crisis, ”she said.

The statement makes it clear that the White House will not seek to overturn Senatorial MP Elizabeth MacDonough’s decision earlier Thursday evening to remove a provision to raise the minimum wage to $ 15 an hour included in the relief bill against coronaviruses of $ 1.9 trillion.

Chief of Staff of the White House Ron KlainRon KlainKlain on Manchin’s Objection to Neera Tanden: He’s ‘Not Responding to Us in the White House’ Klain Says Harris Won’t Cancel Parliamentarian on Minimum Wage Rise The Hill’s Morning Report – Presented by The AIDS Institute – Pointing out the riot on Capitol Hill; GOP balks at Biden PLUS back-up plan on MSNBC on Wednesday said that Vice President Harris, as Speaker of the Senate, would not try to overturn the decision if the Senate MP decides that minimum wage cannot be part of the bill.

Wednesday night’s decision represents a blow to progressives who saw the increase in the minimum wage as a critical part of the coronavirus relief proposal, which will be voted on in the House on Friday.

Democrats passed the relief bill using budget reconciliation, which allows them to pass a bill by simple majority in the Senate.

The parliamentarian ruled on Thursday that the minimum wage provision did not meet the guidelines needed to advance the upper house reconciliation process.

Still, Progressives called on Harris to overturn the decision after the Senate parliamentarian’s ruling on Thursday.

“The parliamentarian of the Senate issues an advisory opinion. The VP can cancel them, as has been done before, ”the rep tweeted. Pramila JayapalPramila JayapalBill would cut pension for president convicted of felony Democrats deadlock over minimum wage Democrats face unity test on Biden’s .9T bill MORE (D-Wash.), President of the Congressional Progressive Caucus. “We need to do ALL we can to keep our promise, pay a minimum wage of $ 15 and give a raise to 27 million workers.”

“I’m sorry – an unelected parliamentarian can’t seem to deprive 32 million Americans of the raise they deserve,” Rep. Ro KhannaRohit (Ro) Khanna Democrats seek to raise awareness among Asian and Latin American communities Democrats propose bills to boost IRS audits of wealthy corporations and businesses Biden’s decision on Yemen raises new questions. (D-Calif.) Tweeted. “It’s an opinion, not a decision. Vice President Harris must ignore and order a minimum wage of $ 15 in order. ”

“We were elected to serve the people. It’s time to do our job, ”he tweeted.

The development could ultimately facilitate passage of the measure in the 50-50 Senate, where moderate Democrats like the Sen. Joe manchinJoseph (Joe) ManchinKlain on Manchin’s objection to Neera Tanden: He’s “not responding to us in the White House” Klain says Harris would not cancel MP on minimum wage hike. Biden signs supply chain order after ‘positive’ meeting with lawmakers READ MORE (W.Va.) were cool about the $ 15 minimum wage increase.