By the way, the amendment to create an Inspector General to supervise the billions sent by the US to Ukraine had a majority of Senators in support (51).
But Dems used what they call the “Jim Crow filibuster” to prevent its passage, by requiring 60 votes, not 50. https://t.co/1wdR2vNXEc
— Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) July 28, 2023
Bernie Sanders joined every Senate Dem except 2 (Ossoff and Tester) in voting NO on an amendment to appoint an Inspector General to provide oversight and supervision on the billions of dollars the US is sending to Ukraine, the most corrupt country in Europe.💣💣
Failed 51-48. https://t.co/BNSm04B5jr
— Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) July 28, 2023
Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin voted against auditing Ukraine funds, while Ron Johnson voted in support.
Senator Baldwin supported adding IRS auditors as part of an “infrastructure” tax and spending bill.