Trump's Ballroom Bill: A Symptom of Washington's Dysfunctional Culture The latest skirmish in Congress over President Donald Trump's proposed $1 billion ballroom funding bill is a stark reminder of the dysfunctional culture that pervades our nation's capital.
The Senate Parliamentarian's ruling that the bill requires 60 votes to pass, rather than a simple majority, has temporarily blocked the project. However, this setback is unlikely to be the final word on this matter.
The controversy surrounding Trump's ballroom proposal has been brewing for some time.