Rep. Rose's No Vote on $40B Bill is a Vote of No Confidence in the Biden Administration

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U.S. Representative John Rose (TN-6) voted against H.R. 7691, a nearly $40 billion spending bill that was made available to Members fewer than six hours before a scheduled vote.

Late last month, President Biden asked Congress to appropriate $33 billion to help Ukraine in its ongoing fight against Russian aggression. Democratic leaders released a final bill Tuesday afternoon, nearly two weeks later, with a price tag of $39.8 billion, again, hours before Members were expected to vote on the legislation.

U.S. Rep. John Rose released the following statement:

"I support our efforts to assist Ukraine as they defend their sovereignty from Russian aggression; however, the folks of Middle Tennessee that sent me to Washington to ensure their tax dollars are being spent wisely," Rep. Rose said. "After President Biden's disastrous and deadly Afghanistan withdrawal, I have no confidence in the Biden Administration's ability to tactically disperse $40 billion in aid to Ukraine that we don't even have an answer for how we'll pay for it. Members should be allowed more time to ensure the Biden Administration is being held accountable and that proper legislative oversight has occurred before passing a bill that costs more than the entire annual budget of the U.S. Department of Justice."

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