Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin

It wasn't a bill, it was an amendment to a budget resolution. Several of the Senators who voted against it said they did so because they didn't like the way it was being introduced, not because they are against the idea in principle.

Here's the same idea, introduced as a bill instead of an amendment, and being co-sponsored by several of the amendment's "Nay" votes: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/469



Consider applying for YC's Winter 2026 batch! Applications are open till Nov 10

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: