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The proposal to curb the office's powers was pulled after an outcry from Democrats and ethics watchdogs

Trump also criticized the move via Twitter

Washington CNN  — 

President-elect Donald Trump dramatically strong-armed House Republicans into line Tuesday in his first Washington power play, after they voted to gut an ethics watchdog in a manner that undercut his vow to drain the establishment “swamp.”