Rep. Schneider Votes to Open Government, Avoid Default

Statement

U.S. Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) voted in favor of the bipartisan compromise that reopens the government and avoids default.

"Our government is reopened and we've avoided default, but the fact a small minority in Congress was able to push the country to the brink is truly disturbing," Schneider said. "It is irresponsible and reckless that some in Washington continue putting ideology ahead of our economic recovery. We are facing important fiscal challenges, and our focus should be on finding common sense, long-term solutions, not on holding our economy hostage over narrow ideologies. This package is far from perfect, but it does move us beyond the current crisis and opens a path to constructively address our fiscal issues."

Schneider has been active in calling for an end to the unnecessary government shutdown and has met regularly with colleagues from both sides of the aisle to talk about potential solutions. In addition, he has said he will return his salary for the duration of the shutdown.

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