Langevin Statement on Vote to End the Trump Shutdown

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) issued the following statement after voting in favor of a funding bill to reopen the government, which passed the House by a vote of 266-150.

“Republicans are four months overdue in starting negotiations on a bipartisan long-term spending plan, yet here we are voting on another temporary funding bill that doesn’t address our country’s most urgent needs. I voted to end the Trump shutdown because members of our military deserve to be paid and seniors and children need to be cared for. But I am sorely disappointed that this measure does not provide the long term certainty needed for infrastructure projects and national security investments. I remain ready to work in a bipartisan manner to finally develop a real budget, fund community health centers, provide disaster relief to communities affected by fire and flood, and restore protections for dreamers.”