Daines: It’s Time to Put Up or Shut Up, End Pelosi’s Impeachment Sham
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Daines today introduced a resolution to update Senate rules to allow a motion to dismiss articles of impeachment for lack of prosecution. Daines’ action is in response to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s unprecedented refusal to send over the articles and attempt to dictate the rules of an impeachment trial in the Senate. To download video statement, click HERE. “It’s time to put up or shut up, and stand up to Nancy Pelosi,” Daines said. “House Democrats have been obsessed with impeaching President Trump before he was even sworn into office. First, they rushed through a
Daines backs resolution to dismiss impeachment
Montana Sen. Steve Daines, a Republican, is joining with 10 other senators in a move aimed to dismiss impeachment against President Donald Trump. In a resolution to be introduced Monday, Daines and 10 other senators propose to alter Senate rules on handling the impeachment trial. Under the resolution, if the House does not send articles of impeachment to the Senate within 25 days of adoption, a senator could move to dismiss the articles with a simple majority vote. The House voted to impeach the president Dec. 18, voting on two articles largely along party lines. Since then, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi,
President Trump Signs Daines’ Bill Stopping Robocalls into Law
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today celebrated President Trump signing his bipartisan bill, the TRACED Act, which works to protect Montanans from illegal robocalls, into law. “Montanans are tired of being swamped night and day by illegal robocalls,” Daines said. “I am thankful to President Trump for signing my bipartisan bill into law. This new law will protect Montanans and help stop these illegal calls.” Click HERE to download video Daines’ bill does the following: Extends the time frame in which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) can catch and punish companies or individuals that intentionally break telemarketing restrictions Requires
Montana delegation reacts to U.S. airstrike on Iran general
There was no debate among Montana’s Congressional delegation Friday about Qassem Soleimani being an enemy of the state. But, there is a split over whether lawmakers should have been consulted about the drone strike killing the Iran general. A U.S. air strike in Iraq killed Soleimani Thursday night. Iran called the general’s death an act of war and vowed revenge. Only a few lawmakers learned ahead of time that President Donald Trump had ordered the air strike. “Soleimani was an evil terrorist who killed hundreds of Americans. Iran’s Quds Force was mistaken not to take warnings from the President seriously,”
Daines Votes to Support Malmstrom, Troops & Border Security
U.S. SENATE – U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted for a bipartisan bill that will help strengthen Montana’s military units, secure the southern border and combat Montana’s meth crisis. The bill also gives a 3.1% pay raise for troops. “Today I voted to give our troops a 3.1% pay raise, secure our southern border, combat Montana’s meth crisis and support Malmstrom and our national defense. This is a good day for Montana,” Daines said. The bill will now be sent to President Trump to be signed into law. Among many Montana wins, the bill does the following: Strengthens Montana’s and the
Daines’ Bipartisan Bill to End Illegal Robocalls Headed to President Trump’s Desk
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines celebrated Senate passage of his bipartisan bill, the TRACED Act, which will help protect Montanans from illegal robocalls. The bill now heads to President Trump’s desk to be signed into law. “Montanans are tired of being bombarded night and day by illegal robocalls,” Daines said. “My bipartisan bill will help stop these illegal calls and protect Montanans. I look forward to President Trump signing this bill into law.” Daines’ bill does the following: Extends the time frame in which the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) can catch and punish companies or individuals that intentionally break
Daines Statement on House Impeachment Vote
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today released the following statement after the U.S. House voted to impeach President Donald J. Trump. To download the full video, click HERE. “Democrats have been obsessed with impeaching President Trump and overturning the will of the American people since before he was even sworn into office,” Daines said. “This unprecedented impeachment sham has now been dumped on the lap of the United States Senate. It’s time to put an end to this and get back to work for the American people.” The articles of impeachment will now be sent to the U.S.
Daines Votes for Montana Defense Priorities, Little Shell Recognition in Defense Bill
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today voted for a major defense bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a 3.1% pay raise for the military, critical defense priorities for Malmstrom Air Force Base in Great Falls and federal recognition of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa Indians. Daines fought to include provisions that will preserve and protect Malmstrom’s mission, while safeguarding national security for generations to come. “This legislation strengthens Montana’s defense priorities and gives our men and women in uniform a much deserved 3.1% pay raise,” Daines said. “This is about peace through strength. Our nuclear deterrents
Daines Announces Over $213,000 to Help End Veterans Homelessness in Missoula
U.S. SENATE — U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced $213,744 will go towards ending veterans homelessness in Missoula through the Housing and Urban Development-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program. “The fact that we have veterans living on the streets with nowhere to turn is heartbreaking,” Daines said. “This grant will help get our homeless veterans in Missoula off the streets and provide them with greater access to the resources and services they need.” Daines voted for the funding in the appropriations process. To follow Daines’ latest actions on veterans issues, click HERE. ###