President Obama's Budget Fails to Get a Single Vote
Statement
Late Wednesday evening, the House of Representatives voted on President Obama's budget. President Obama's budget was offered as a substitute measure for the House Republican budget that is on the floor this week. The measure failed by a margin of 0-414 with not a single member of Congress of either party voting for the budget of the Democrat President. Congressman Tim Huelskamp of Kansas, who voted no, offered the following statement about the vote:
"President Obama's budget completely and irresponsibly disregarded the challenges facing our nation, which is why not a single Member of Congress supported it," Congressman Huelskamp said. "Just a few years ago, President Obama said it was 'unpatriotic' and 'irresponsible' to increase the national debt. But, here is his budget - more debt on top of the nearly $5 trillion incurred on his watch. Adding trillions more to a debt that is already the size of the U.S. economy is not only dangerous, but a failure of leadership. Raising taxes when the economy is clearly teetering on the brink between success and failure will destroy it. Taking wealth out of the hands of small business owners who could help millions of Americans get back to work is a guaranteed way to keep unemployment levels high."
"What America needs now more than ever is a budget that responds to Americans' desires that Washington live within its means. American families have had to do more with less -- the expect Washington to do the same. The American people need and deserve a budget that cuts the reckless spending, ends the out-of-control borrowing from foreign nations, and stops relying on future politicians to make the tough decisions that need to be made today."
On Thursday, the House of Representatives will continue debate on the House Republican budget. Congressman Huelskamp will speak on the House floor in favor of the Republican Study Committee alternative budget, a plan that dramatically reduces spending, keeps taxes low, and balances within five years.
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