WASHINGTON, D.C., (November 14, 2023) – Today, U.S. Congressman Tim Burchett (TN-02) released the following statement on his vote against the two-tiered continuing resolution.
“Continuing to fund our government at its current levels will only send our economy deeper into crisis. I couldn’t vote for this bill in good conscience, but I will continue to support Speaker Johnson’s efforts to pass clean single-subject spending bills that address our nation’s awful fiscal situation.”
This bill would extend funding at current levels through January 19, 2024, for four appropriations bills:
- Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration
- Energy and Water Development
- Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, & and related agencies
It would extend funding at current levels through February 2, 2024, for eight appropriations bills:
- Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related agencies
- Department of Defense
- Financial Services and General Government
- Homeland Security
- Interior, Environment, and related agencies
- Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and related agencies
- Legislative Branch
- State and Foreign Operations and related programs
The continuing resolution passed in the House of Representatives.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://burchett.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-burchett-statement-vote-against-two-tier-continuing-resolution