I do believe there would be a hell of a lot less rancor if not for Justice Roberts’ asinine and indefensible ruling about an imaginary Obamacare tax.
It took an amendment to tax income but apparently none to “tax” not complying with a Regulation ... something that is actually a “fine” and for which there should be due process received.
IIRC, the ACA that became law originated in the Senate.
That silly old dusty Constitution thingy is pretty clear that taxes and other revenue bill must start in the HR.
I've never seen an explanation of this.