Senate democrats have blocked the military construction, veteran’s affairs, and Zika funding bill.

South Dakota Senator John Thune was on the Senate floor, criticizing the action

Thune say it was blocked because of a small grant program in the larger bill

Thune says the Zika funding bill would have taken care of the immediate threat

The House-Senate bill would have provided funding for immediate needs like mosquito control programs, and for longer term goals like vaccine development.