Barrett Votes to Keep Government Open, Protect Public Officials From Political Violence

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Congressman Tom Barrett voted in favor of a clean continuing resolution that passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 217-212, preventing a shutdown and providing additional resources for the protection of public officials. This stopgap funding measure will fund the federal government for seven weeks, with the additional resources aimed at enhancing security for federal public officials following the recent surge in political violence. Only one Democrat joined Barrett and his Republican colleagues in passing this legislation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) voted in favor of a clean continuing resolution (H.R. 5371) to prevent a government shutdown and provide additional resources for the protection of public officials.
  • The continuing resolution passed the House of Representatives with a vote of 217-212, with only one Democrat joining the Republican majority.
  • The stopgap funding measure will fund the federal government for seven weeks, until November 21.
  • The additional resources included in the legislation are aimed at enhancing security for federal public officials following the recent surge in political violence, with $30 allocated for this purpose.
  • Congressman Barrett stated that he supported the bill to prevent a shutdown, continue paying troops, and enhance protection for public officials on both sides of the aisle.
  • The bill now needs to be passed by the Senate and signed into law by President Trump to take effect.

Statistics:

  • The House of Representatives voted 217-212 in favor of the clean continuing resolution (H.R. 5371).
  • Only one Democrat joined the Republican majority in voting for the legislation.
  • The continuing resolution will fund the federal government for seven weeks, until November 21.
  • $30 has been allocated for the enhancement of security for federal public officials.
  • Government funding expires at midnight on September 30.

Sources:

  • H.R. 5371 (House Resolution 5371)

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