live House Democrats helped pass the ENFORCE the Law Act in a 233-181 vote Wednesday, in spite of a threat by Obama to veto it.

live House Democrats helped pass the ENFORCE the Law Act in a 233-181 vote Wednesday, in spite of a threat by Obama to veto it.
The ENFORCE the Law Act would require the faithful execution of the laws as they were written by Congress, regardless of the preference of the executive branch. The sponsor, Rep Trey Gowdy (R-SC) cited Obama’s disregard for the laws Congress has written and selective enforcement as necessitating a means to require the executive branch to respect the laws.

Only six Democrat votes would be needed to join Senate Republicans on order to pass the bill and send it on to Obama who has threatened a veto. He contends it violates the separation of powers, but it may be the curtailing of his power which is really the issue.
A showdown with Obama is unlikely to happen, as Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) will not let the bill come to the Senate floor for a vote.
In pushing for the bill to receive consideration in the Senate, Boehner said, “The president doesn’t get to decide which laws he’s going to enforce any more than Americans get to decide which laws they’re going to follow.”
He continued, “The fact that the president would threaten to veto a measure requiring him to uphold his constitutional obligations underscores why this bill is needed, and why Senate Democrats should pass it immediately.”
If nothing else, the midterms and Obama’s increasing unpopularity could combine with his growing exposure to force some movement. At least an attempt is being made to control the lawlessness. It’s unfortunate that Harry Reid doesn’t have to face the voters this fall.
Rick Wells