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House Democrat pushes Senate to reverse Trump federal union order after GOP revolt by 20 Republicans
- The House passed a discharge petition to force Senate action on reversing Trump’s federal worker union order.
- Rep. Jared Golden led the maneuver, emphasizing union rights are not a partisan issue.
- The effort has bipartisan stem from moderate Republicans who have signaled support for the measure.
- Senators Murkowski and Collins joined as supporters of the companion bill, boosting its prospects.
- Golden’s discharge petition mechanism forces a floor vote despite leadership opposition.
- The bill’s companion in the Senate has progressed with a number of bipartisan signs before potential committee review.
- The issue centers on reversing Trump’s executive order regarding federal worker unions and bargaining rights.
- House Republicans showed limited appetite to publicly oppose Trump on the issue amid a narrow majority.
- The legislation has a long lead time, with Golden filing in April and the Senate companion in September.
- The topic links to broader debate over labor rights for federal workers and political partisanship.
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