Senator Ayotte Supports "Cut, Cap and Balance Act"

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Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) today voted against a Democratic proposal to defeat the "Cut, Cap and Balance Act," which is currently the only written legislative proposal under consideration by Congress that addresses our fiscal crisis. The motion to table (or kill) the bill passed by a vote of 51-46.

"This is a plan that will deal with our fiscal crisis right now by establishing spending caps with real teeth, immediate spending reductions, and a Balanced Budget Amendment," said Senator Ayotte. "I am disappointed that my Democratic colleagues have chosen to block consideration of this important legislation, which would get America's fiscal house in order and put our nation on a path to balance our budget and strengthen our economy."

On Thursday, Senator Ayotte joined Republican colleagues in calling on the Senate to pass the legislation. The "Cut, Cap and Balance Act" cuts $111 billion in Fiscal Year 2012, places firm caps on future spending, and establishes a Balanced Budget Amendment. The Act cuts $6 trillion in spending over the next decade, locks in those savings with enforceable caps on spending, and mandates that Washington live within its means with a Balanced Budget Amendment. The House of Representatives passed the bill on Tuesday by a vote of 234-190.

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