The Senate majority leader wo n't allow a vote on Loretta Lynch 's confirmation until the Senate passes a sex trafficking bill . Comment: Because it is not an issue that will be resolved by any legislation, and because there are many other issues to deal with in this country besides sexual slavery. Obama 's spokesman Josh Earnest said the confirmation vote delay reflected 'inept leadership ' on McConnell 's part and suggested the White House could no longer trust congressional Republicans . Spat is the latest indication that the respective goodwill professed by the White House and GOP leaders after November 's elections is curdling .
The Senate majority leader wo n't allow a vote on Loretta Lynch 's confirmation until the Senate passes a sex trafficking bill . Democrats are refusing to support the once bipartisan measure over a provision limiting funding for abortions . Obama 's spokesman Josh Earnest said the confirmation vote delay reflected 'inept leadership ' on McConnell 's part and suggested the White House could no longer trust congressional Republicans . Spat is the latest indication that the respective goodwill professed by the White House and GOP leaders after November 's elections is curdling .