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House Republicans in a secret vote, voted to reverse its ban on earmarks Wednesday, a stunning reversal that comes a little over a decade after the GOP caucus banned the practice in the first place.

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House Republicans voted to reverse its ban on earmarks Wednesday in a 102-84 secret ballot

Republicans voted to ban the practice in 2011

Earmarks, better known as legislative “sweetners” or “pet projects,” could incentivize bipartisan cooperation from the Republican minority for a number of bills

A number of Republicans and Democrats have voiced opposition to the return of earmarks, including Republican Rep. Chip Roy (TX) and Rep. Democrat Katie Porter (CA)