WASHINGTON DC - Republicans in the U.S. House passed a budget bill Wednesday that would set into motion a repeal of the controversial Affordable Health Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
While 17 Republicans opposed the measure, all Illinois' Republican caucus voted for it, while the state's Democrat bloc against it. The bill will now progress to the U.S. Senate, where Republicans have a slight majority.
“One of Congress’ basic duties is to put forth and pass a framework for allocating taxpayer dollars. Today’s budget proposals that focus on American prosperity and building opportunity for everyone provide a stark contrast to President Obama’s plan that never balances and perpetuates Washington’s overzealous spending culture," Congressman Randy Hultgren said Wednesday night.
s"H. Con Res. 27 provides the starting point to what I hope will be serious negotiations between Congress and the Administration to get our spending under control, start to pay down our growing national debt, provide for our national defense, and make good on our commitments. Congress has been clear that a serious budget proposal would respect the simple idea all family budgets adhere to: you can't spend more than you take in. Our prosperity and that of the next generation relies on that principle. These proposals are the first step toward that goal.”
The 228-119 vote included supporters Mike Bost, Rodney Davis, Bob Dold, Randy Hultgren, Adam Kinzinger, Peter Roskam, Aaron Schock and John Shimkus. Opponents from Illinois included Cheri Bustos, Danny Davis, Tammy Duckworth, Bill Foster, Luis Gutierrez, Robin Kelly, Bill Lipinski, Mike Quigley, Bobby Rush and Jan Schakowsky.
