US Senate Votes To , Block Biden’s Vaccine Mandate.<br />The Biden administration's proposed mandate seeks to make certain private employers require their workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be subjected to regular testing.<br />The Biden administration's proposed mandate seeks to make certain private employers require their workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be subjected to regular testing.<br />Those who don't comply risk losing their jobs.<br />On Dec. 8, the Senate voted <br />52-48 to overturn that mandate.<br />All of the Senate Republicans were in favor, joined by two Democrats, Joe Manchin and Jon Tester.<br />All of the Senate Republicans were in favor, joined by two Democrats, Joe Manchin and Jon Tester.<br />All of the Senate Republicans were in favor, joined by two Democrats, Joe Manchin and Jon Tester.<br />Getting vaccinated should be a decision between an individual and his or her doctor. It shouldn't be up to any politician, especially in a mandate coming down from that highest authority, the president, Sen. Mike Braun, R-Ind., via statement.<br />Still, it is unlikely that the House would get on board with such a measure, .<br />and the Biden administration has said that the president would veto the bill if it made its way to him.<br />Several lawsuits have already been filed regarding the mandate.<br />Last month, the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans said the mandate raises "serious constitutional concerns" and ordered the Biden administration to stop its implementation.<br />On Dec. 7, a Georgia district court judge halted the requirement that federal contractors must be inoculated by Jan. 4.<br />Last month, a federal judge blocked the mandate for health care workers in 10 states.<br />NPR reports that White House press secretary <br />Jen Psaki said the mandate will be <br />"vigorously defend[ed]" against legal challenges.
