Casten Statement on Continuing Resolution to Fund the Government
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement regarding his vote on the continuing resolution:
“For weeks, the American people have paid the price for another unnecessary government shutdown. I have been ready from day one to vote for a government funding package that improves the health, safety, and economic well-being of the American people.
But the proposal brought forward today does none of that. It fails to prevent millions of people from losing access to health care, and includes a potential multi-million dollar payday to eight Republican senators. It also provides no guarantees that the White House will comply with the funding in the continuing resolution, in spite of their failure to do so over the last 11 months. Finally, it neglects to ensure continued funding for programs that protect our most vulnerable neighbors, including seniors with disabilities, and survivors of domestic violence from homelessness.
Abraham Lincoln said that the purpose of government is to do for people what they cannot do for themselves. A bill to re-open the government for 90 days, that fails to provide the government with the ability to do its job isn’t a solution. It’s a dereliction of duty.
That’s why tonight, I voted no on this continuing resolution.”
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