Rep. Mike Thompson Votes Against Path to Government Shutdown, Defunding Affordable Care Act

Statement

U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today voted against House Resolution 59, legislation that defunds the Affordable Care Act and puts the federal government on a path towards a shutdown. The Senate is not expected to pass any legislation that defunds the Affordable Care Act and the President has said he would veto the House resolution. A resolution must be passed by Congress and signed by the President by October 1st, 2013 or the government will shutdown.

"Threatening to shut down the government in two weeks because Democrats want to make sure folks can afford to see a doctor is reckless and outrageous," said Thompson. "The House Majority's partisan, Tea Party driven legislation puts our nation on a path to a government shutdown. This would wreck our economy, deny affordable health care to millions of middle-class families, cut off paychecks to the brave men and women serving in our Armed Forces, and halt government programs that our children and seniors depend on. The other side has lost this fight 40-plus times in Congress and once in the Supreme Court. They need to get their head out of the sand and pass a bill that keeps the government running, spurs job growth, and protects our seniors, veterans and children."

House Resolution 59 would fund government operations through December 15, 2013.

House Resolution 59 passed by a vote of 230-189.

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