In a latest 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 properly – The date of the very pointless Debt Ceiling will likely 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 finest 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 way in which, as ordinary, of getting one more Nice Republican Victory – All for the sake of some low cost publicity for himself. Republican obstructionists should be executed 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 need to power upon us. Biden is President, and it’s his obligation to correctly lead.
We’re there to do the fitting factor, and we will’t agree with what Biden and the Democrats are demanding.
Weak and ineffective folks like Chip should 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 rapidly!
Chip Roy is simply one other bold man, with no expertise. By the way in which, 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 gained’t have an opportunity!
Nevertheless, the Trump-endorsed plan to forestall a authorities shutdown didn’t cross, 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 help for farmers. It additionally sought to droop the nation’s borrowing restrict for 2 years. Nevertheless, the invoice fell wanting 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 few of the statements from the Republicans who voted towards the invoice:
Rep. Keith Self wrote, “Congress failed once more in its duty to fund the federal government on time. Whereas essentially the most egregious gadgets had been taken out of the unique CR, I can’t help the negotiated deal that raises the debt by $4 trillion quite than making the cuts essential to rein in authorities spending.”
Congress failed once more in its duty to fund the federal government on time.
Whereas essentially the most egregious gadgets had been taken out of the unique CR, I can’t help the negotiated deal that raises the debt by $4 trillion quite 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 p.c 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 avoid wasting our Republic. To not worsen Washington’s deficit spending downside 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 avoid wasting our Republic.
To not worsen Washington’s deficit spending downside 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 handle our nation’s fiscal disaster is now!”
We would not have the cash for countless authorities spending.
The time to handle our nation’s fiscal disaster is now!
— Rep. Russ Fulcher (@RepRussFulcher) December 19, 2024
Rep. Bob Good wrote, “The dangerous spending package deal simply acquired worse, and it now contains an inexcusable limitless 2-year debt ceiling enhance with no spending cuts!!!”
The dangerous spending package deal simply acquired worse, and it now contains 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 immediately 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 quick CR that took us to Jan. twentieth solely or if we had single topic votes on the spending measures contained in the invoice – there possible would have been much more help. We’re $36 trillion in debt. We now have 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 immediately 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 situation.”
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 situation.
— 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 most recent CR proposal. It features a two-year, $4 TRILLION debt restrict enhance; a provision that undermines the Home majority and the American folks.”
Given barely over an hour to evaluate, I can’t in good conscience vote for the most recent CR proposal. It features a two-year, $4 TRILLION debt restrict enhance; a provision that undermines the Home majority and the American folks.
— Rep. Andy Ogles (@RepOgles) December 19, 2024
Rep. Chip Roy wrote, “I perceive lots is flying round – however I used to be one of many first out publicly towards the CRamnibus.
“At the moment, I’m towards elevating the debt ceiling with out main spending cuts/reform. Congress must really feel the ache of their actions and confront actuality.”
I perceive lots is flying round – however I used to be one of many first out publicly towards the CRamnibus.
At the moment, I’m towards elevating the debt ceiling with out main spending cuts/reform.
Congress must really feel the ache of their actions and confront actuality. https://t.co/X2n5XnNL7M
— Chip Roy (@chiproytx) December 20, 2024
Rep. Victoria Spartz wrote, Some tough numbers:
Income collections – $5T
Bills – $7T
Annual shortfall – ($2T)Present Nationwide Debt – $36T
Moreover, 3 main funds are going bancrupt with computerized cuts:
Freeway fund in 2028 – 47% reduce
Medicare in 2031 – 11% reduce
Social Safety in 2033 – 23% reduce
Some tough numbers:
Income collections – $5T
Bills – $7T
Annual shortfall – ($2T)Present Nationwide Debt – $36T
Moreover, 3 main funds are going bancrupt with computerized cuts:
Freeway fund in 2028 – 47% reduce
Medicare in 2031 – 11% reduce
Social Safety in 2033 – 23% reduce https://t.co/RUBNDpHzK0— Rep. Victoria Spartz (@RepSpartz) December 19, 2024
Rep. Tom Tiffany wrote, “The nationwide debt exceeds $36 trillion, and we can’t afford to maintain kicking the can down the street. I can’t help a vast 2-year debt restrict enhance with out concrete spending cuts.”
The nationwide debt exceeds $36 trillion, and we can’t afford to maintain kicking the can down the street.
I can’t help a vast 2-year debt restrict enhance with out concrete spending cuts.
— Rep. Tom Tiffany (@RepTiffany) December 19, 2024
