Rep. Meeks Votes for Continuing Resolution
"Fortunately for the country, Republicans eventually decided to work with Democrats to avoid a government shutdown"
Rep. Meeks Votes for Continuing Resolution
Washington, D.C.—Today, the House of Representatives voted 309-118 to pass a Continuing Resolution, which will keep the government funded through September 2017. After voting in favor of the bill, Congressman Meeks released the following statement:
"Fortunately for the country, Republicans eventually decided to work with Democrats to avoid a government shutdown. Compromise shouldn't be a taboo word in Washington, because it often leads to a better outcome for the American people. Democrats saved countless federal agencies—that protect the public good—from President Trump's draconian cuts. Democrats looked out for ‘sanctuary cities' like New York City that stood to lose out on billions in federal funding. Democrats protected Planned Parenthood, ensuring the millions who rely on its services can still count on it. Democrats shielded Community Development Block Grants, a crucial tool for building up communities. And Democrats made sure that funding for Trump's impractical border wall was excluded. It is for these reasons that I voted in favor of the continuing resolution.
"The American people and my constituents won the day. But the fight is not over; it is only delayed. Come September, I'll be ready to go to bat for the good people of New York's Fifth Congressional District as we once again debate these issues."
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For more details on the Continuing Resolution: https://democrats.appropriations.house.gov/sites/democrats.appropriations.house.gov/files/wysiwyg_uploaded/FY17%20Omnibus%20Summary%205-1-17.pdf