Today, following a week of vigorous, open, and transparent debate, the House of Representatives passed legislation that would cut $100 billion from President Obama’s request for fiscal year 2011.
Today, following a week of vigorous, open, and transparent debate, the House of Representatives passed legislation that would cut $100 billion from President Obama’s request for fiscal year 2011. For the first time in decades, Members of Congress voted to shrink the federal government. Following the passage of the legislation, Congressman Conaway offered the following statement:
“After a long week of debate and the consideration of hundreds of amendments, House Republicans claimed fiscal victory and passed a bill that represents an important first step towards reining in out-of-control federal spending. Voters sent a resounding message in November and today House Republicans showed they got the message to the tune of more than $100 billion. As the 112th Congress progresses, I will continue to work tirelessly to reduce the size, scope, and reach of the Federal government.”
H.R. 1, the Full Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011, makes appropriations for the remainder of fiscal year 2011 ending on September 30, 2011. H.R. 1 passed the House by a vote of 235-189.
