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The one lone Democrat who joined Republicans in voting for the Continuing Resolution bill on Tuesday has released a statement on X, explaining why he did so.
The bill will extend funding for the government through September 30, the end of the fiscal year.
Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME), voted in favor of the bill, which helped to push it forward after one lone Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky voted against it.
Many Democrats have falsely claimed the bill would cut Medicaid and Social Security, while Massie refused to support it because he said it didn’t cut out enough wasteful spending.
In a series of posts on X, Golden explained why he supported the bill, and delivered a scathing rebuke to his fellow Democrats. He wrote:
I just voted to pass a Continuing Resolution and avoid a government shutdown. Here’s a short thread to explain why:
This CR is not perfect, but a shutdown would be worse. Even a brief shutdown would introduce even more chaos and uncertainty at a time when our country can ill-afford it.
This CR is not perfect, but a shutdown would be worse. Even a brief shutdown would introduce even more chaos and uncertainty at a time when our country can ill-afford it.
— Congressman Jared Golden (@RepGolden) March 11, 2025
Funding the government is our most basic obligation as members of Congress. My vote today reflects my commitment to making tough choices and doing my job for the people of Maine.
This CR includes several provisions Mainers can celebrate, including:
🎖️billions for the construction of a DDG-51 destroyer at Bath Iron Works
🪖 funding to provide junior enlisted members of the Armed Services their biggest pay raise in 40 years.
This CR includes several provisions Mainers can celebrate, including:
🎖️billions for the construction of a DDG-51 destroyer at Bath Iron Works
🪖 funding to provide junior enlisted members of the Armed Services their biggest pay raise in 40 years.— Congressman Jared Golden (@RepGolden) March 11, 2025
The CR also includes:
👮♀️increased funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Transportation Security Administration
🌨️ increased funding for disaster relief;
🏞️ increased funding for operational expenses at national parks, including Acadia;
The CR also includes:
💻 extended telehealth flexibility for Medicare; and
🩺 advance funding for state Medicaid grants and Aging and Disability Services Programs.
The CR also includes:
💻 extended telehealth flexibility for Medicare; and
🩺 advance funding for state Medicaid grants and Aging and Disability Services Programs.— Congressman Jared Golden (@RepGolden) March 11, 2025
To be clear, this CR is not the one I would have written. But elections have consequences. I am disappointed by messaging gimmicks from some in my party, particularly the untrue claim that this CR cuts veterans services.
The truth is: There are no cuts to veterans care in the period covered by this CR & we have six months to ensure funding continues in the next fiscal year. To say it contains cuts is, at best, a misreading that creates unnecessary fear among veterans.
The truth is: There are no cuts to veterans care in the period covered by this CR & we have six months to ensure funding continues in the next fiscal year. To say it contains cuts is, at best, a misreading that creates unnecessary fear among veterans.
— Congressman Jared Golden (@RepGolden) March 11, 2025
At worst, Dems are adopting the same cynical GOP political tactics that we have rightfully denounced — using misdirection to justify a vote. This may seem politically expedient, but it only lowers us to a level we shouldn’t accept.
At worst, Dems are adopting the same cynical GOP political tactics that we have rightfully denounced — using misdirection to justify a vote. This may seem politically expedient, but it only lowers us to a level we shouldn’t accept.
— Congressman Jared Golden (@RepGolden) March 11, 2025
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) voted against while Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) voted in favor.
Reps. Tim Moore (R-NC) and Raul Grijalva (D-NM) did not vote.
— CSPAN (@cspan) March 11, 2025
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