Boehner Claims Optimism On Trade Legislation Despite Defeat In Senate

One day after Senate Democrats dealt a blow to President Barack Obama’s trade agenda in the upper chamber, House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) said he is “still optimistic” Congress has the votes to give the president authority to fast-track international trade deals.

Boehner said that no matter what, the House will figure out how to deal with the trade legislation once it hits the floor.

On Tuesday, Senate Democrats united to defeat the so-called trade promotion authority bill, which would give the president expedited power to funnel trade deals through Congr