Congresswoman Beatty Opposes Continuing Resolution Due to Poison Pill Amendments

Beatty Opposes Continuing Resolution Due to Poison Pill Amendments

House Republicans continue to choose partisan politics over nation’s economy

(Washington, D.C.) – Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) released the following statement on voting in opposition to the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014, H.J.Res. 59. Late this evening, the bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 228-199.

Today, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-3) voted against the Continuing Appropriations Resolution (CR), H.J. Res. 59, because like previously House passed versions of this resolution, it contained partisan poison pills which 60% of Americans do not believe belongs in a federal spending bill.

“My colleagues on the other side of the aisle continue to put partisan politics above the needs of American families and our nation’s economy. The government shutting down will result in hundreds of thousands of federal employees being furloughed, federal loan guarantees for small business owners and middle-income families purchasing homes will be put on hold, and the reduction of services to those in need, including veterans and seniors. A shutdown will cost American taxpayers $150 million per day and bring our nation’s economy to a halting stop.”

“In my District, if the government shuts down at midnight, hundreds of federal employees will be furloughed, greatly lessening agencies’ ability to help residents of the Third Congressional District and our nation. It is time for Republicans to stop this partisan bickering and come to the table willing to compromise and work with Democrats on our country’s most pressing needs.”