Three House lawmakers were filmed sleeping during a late-night session on President Trump's agenda bill, stirring significant online discussion. Rep. Blake Moore was caught dozing off during a House Ways and Means Committee markup, and Rep. Debbie Dingell took a brief rest while addressing Medicaid funding cuts. Dingell later defended her exhaustion, stating she had been working for 31 hours straight. The committee work lasted 17 hours, passing a controversial tax plan that has divided the Republican party.
"Been up for 31 hours straight fighting Republicans trying to gut Medicaid. Closed my eyes to think about an America where everyone has access to quality, affordable health care."
"It's 4:57am ET ... there's another vote during the House Ways and Means markup ... and they have to wake Rep. Blake Moore."
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