Legislation that would rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America is “embarrassing,” “unserious” and a waste of time and taxpayer money, according to its Democratic detractors. But it sailed through the House on Thursday, passing on a mostly party-line vote.
Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska was the lone Republican to break ranks and vote against the bill, which aims to codify a January executive order from President Donald Trump. The final tally was 211-206.
The bill now goes to the Senate, where it faces long odds.
