In a current Home vote, 38 Republican lawmakers opposed a seamless decision endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump, aimed toward stopping a authorities shutdown and advancing the ‘America First’ agenda.
Earlier on Thursday, President Trump described the brand new authorities funding invoice as “VITAL to the America First Agenda” and known as on all Republicans to vote in favor.
Trump wrote:
SUCCESS in Washington!
Speaker Mike Johnson and the Home have come to an excellent Deal for the American Folks. The newly agreed to American Reduction Act of 2024 will maintain the Authorities open, fund our Nice Farmers and others, and supply reduction for these severely impacted by the devastating hurricanes.
A VERY vital piece, VITAL to the America First Agenda, was added as effectively – The date of the very pointless Debt Ceiling can be pushed out two years, to January 30, 2027. Now we will Make America Nice Once more, in a short time, which is what the Folks gave us a mandate to perform.
All Republicans, and even the Democrats, ought to do what’s greatest for our Nation, and vote “YES” for this Invoice, TONIGHT!
Donald Trump known as out Consultant Chip Roy (R-TX) on Thursday for obstructing the brand new funding invoice and known as for him to face a major problem.
Trump wrote:
The very unpopular “Congressman” from Texas, Chip Roy, is getting in the best way, as common, of getting one more Nice Republican Victory – All for the sake of some low cost publicity for himself. Republican obstructionists need to be finished away with.
The Democrats are utilizing them, and we will’t let that occur. Our Nation is much better off closing up for a time period than it’s agreeing to the issues that the Democrats wish to pressure upon us. Biden is President, and it’s his obligation to correctly lead.
We’re there to do the proper factor, and we will’t agree with what Biden and the Democrats are demanding.
Weak and ineffective individuals like Chip need to be dismissed as being totally unknowledgeable as to the methods of politics, and as to Making America Nice Once more.
Put “America First,” and go for the Victory, even when it means shutting the Authorities down for a time period. We had an amazing Victory simply 4 weeks in the past, and we’re not going to let the Democrats neglect it so shortly!
Chip Roy is simply one other bold man, with no expertise. By the best way, how’s Bob Good doing? I hope some gifted challengers are preparing within the Nice State of Texas to go after Chip within the Main. He received’t have an opportunity!
Nonetheless, the Trump-endorsed plan to stop a authorities shutdown did not move, with 38 GOP members becoming a member of Democrats in opposition.
The proposed laws aimed to increase authorities funding for 3 months, offering over $100 billion in catastrophe reduction and support for farmers. It additionally sought to droop the nation’s borrowing restrict for 2 years. Nonetheless, the invoice fell in need of the required majority.
The 38 Republicans who voted towards the decision are:
- Aaron Bean (R-FL)
- Andy Biggs (R-AZ)
- Josh Brecheen (R-OK)
- Tim Burchett (R-TN)
- Eric Burlison (R-MO)
- Kat Cammack (R-FL)
- Michael Cloud (R-TX)
- Andrew Clyde (R-GA)
- Eli Crane (R-AZ)
- John Curtis (R-UT)
- Jeff Duncan (R-SC)
- Russ Fulcher (R-ID)
- Bob Good (R-VA)
- Paul Gosar (R-AZ)
- Andy Harris (R-MD)
- Wesley Hunt (R-TX)
- Doug Lamborn (R-CO)
- Debbie Lesko (R-AZ)
- Lauren Boebert (R-CO)
- Morgan Luttrell (R-TX)
- Nancy Mace (R-SC)
- Thomas Massie (R-KY)
- Wealthy McCormick (R-GA)
- Cory Mills (R-FL)
- Alex Mooney (R-WV)
- Blake Moore (R-UT)
- Troy Nehls (R-TX)
- Ralph Norman (R-SC)
- Andy Ogles (R-TN)
- Scott Perry (R-PA)
- Invoice Posey (R-FL)
- Matt Rosendale (R-MT)
- Chip Roy (R-TX)
- David Schweikert (R-AZ)
- Keith Self (R-TX)
- Victoria Spartz (R-IN)
- Tom Tiffany (R-WI)
- Beth Van Duyne (R-TX)
Beneath are a number of the statements from the Republicans who voted towards the invoice:
Rep. Keith Self wrote, “Congress failed once more in its accountability to fund the federal government on time. Whereas probably the most egregious gadgets have been taken out of the unique CR, I can’t help the negotiated deal that raises the debt by $4 trillion moderately than making the cuts essential to rein in authorities spending.”
Congress failed once more in its accountability to fund the federal government on time.
Whereas probably the most egregious gadgets have been taken out of the unique CR, I can’t help the negotiated deal that raises the debt by $4 trillion moderately than making the cuts essential to rein in authorities…
— Rep. Keith Self (@RepKeithSelf) December 19, 2024
Josh Brecheen wrote, “My conscience led me to a “no” because the invoice will increase spending by over 100 billion, will increase the debt restrict, and does NOT supply actual spending cuts, subsequently permitting inflation to proceed. My thoughts is on all Oklahoma households, farmers, and ranchers who’ve misplaced roughly 20 % of their buying energy since 2020 due to Congress’s continuous deficit spending.”
My conscience led me to a “no” because the invoice will increase spending by over 100 billion, will increase the debt restrict, and does NOT supply actual spending cuts, subsequently permitting inflation to proceed. My thoughts is on all Oklahoma households, farmers, and ranchers who’ve misplaced roughly 20… pic.twitter.com/yvBG3UEZZB
— Congressman Josh Brecheen (@RepBrecheen) December 20, 2024
Tim Burchett wrote, “I voted no on a Trillion Greenback CR that I wasn’t even allowed to learn.”
I voted no on a Trillion Greenback CR that I wasn’t even allowed to learn. pic.twitter.com/Y6CUtsIRaG
— Tim Burchett (@timburchett) December 20, 2024
Rep. Andrew Clyde wrote, “My constituents despatched me to Congress to save lots of our Republic. To not worsen Washington’s deficit spending drawback and enhance the debt ceiling by $4+ trillion—with zero reforms or spending cuts. I’m a HARD NO on the CR + debt restrict hike.”
My constituents despatched me to Congress to save lots of our Republic.
To not worsen Washington’s deficit spending drawback and enhance the debt ceiling by $4+ trillion—with zero reforms or spending cuts.
I’m a HARD NO on the CR + debt restrict hike.
— Rep. Andrew Clyde (@Rep_Clyde) December 19, 2024
Rep. Russ Fulcher wrote, “We would not have the cash for countless authorities spending. The time to deal with our nation’s fiscal disaster is now!”
We would not have the cash for countless authorities spending.
The time to deal with our nation’s fiscal disaster is now!
— Rep. Russ Fulcher (@RepRussFulcher) December 19, 2024
Rep. Bob Good wrote, “The dangerous spending bundle simply received worse, and it now consists of an inexcusable limitless 2-year debt ceiling enhance with no spending cuts!!!”
The dangerous spending bundle simply received worse, and it now consists of an inexcusable limitless 2-year debt ceiling enhance with no spending cuts!!!
— Congressman Bob Good (@RepBobGood) December 19, 2024
Rep. Nancy Mace wrote, “It’s not the variety of pages that matter – it’s what’s in these pages. This CR had the identical degree of spending at the moment because it did yesterday, however the debt ceiling was suspended, that means there was no restrict on the debt. I don’t belief Congress or the federal government to spend responsibly with none limits.”
“I can’t in good conscience vote to proceed Joe Biden spending ranges months into Trump’s presidency. If we did a really brief CR that took us to Jan. twentieth solely or if we had single topic votes on the spending measures contained in the invoice – there doubtless would have been much more help. We’re $36 trillion in debt. We’ve got to get this proper. It’s now or by no means.”
It’s not the variety of pages that matter – it’s what’s in these pages.
This CR had the identical degree of spending at the moment because it did yesterday, however the debt ceiling was suspended, that means there was no restrict on the debt. I don’t belief Congress or the federal government to spend responsibly…
— Rep. Nancy Mace (@RepNancyMace) December 20, 2024
Rep. Thomas Massi wrote, “This isn’t sophisticated. Separate the payments and vote on them individually.
“one vote on the clear CR, one vote on the debt restrict, one vote on catastrophe reduction, one vote on farm bailouts. Radical proper? Particular person payments for every problem.”
This isn’t sophisticated.
Separate the payments and vote on them individually.
one vote on the clear CR
one vote on the debt restrict
one vote on catastrophe reduction
one vote on farm bailouts
Radical proper? Particular person payments for every problem.
— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) December 20, 2024
Rep. Andy Ogles wrote, “Given barely over an hour to evaluate, I can’t in good conscience vote for the newest CR proposal. It features a two-year, $4 TRILLION debt restrict enhance; a provision that undermines the Home majority and the American individuals.”
Given barely over an hour to evaluate, I can’t in good conscience vote for the newest CR proposal. It features a two-year, $4 TRILLION debt restrict enhance; a provision that undermines the Home majority and the American individuals.
— Rep. Andy Ogles (@RepOgles) December 19, 2024
