GOP senator blocks move to prevent Trump from tearing down buildings honoring presidents

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Sen. Mike Lee blocked an effort by Sen. Jeff Merkley to pass a bill protecting buildings honoring U.S. presidents from demolition, including the Kennedy Center. The bill also had support from Sen. Lisa Murkowski, but it did not advance under the unanimous-consent procedure.

Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) on Monday night blocked an attempt from Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) to prohibit President Trump from demolishing the Kennedy Center. The bill Merkley attempted to pass under unanimous consent, which would have bypassed a floor vote if no one had objected, also had the support of Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska). …