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Himes Votes Against Republican Attack on Medicaid, Food Assistance

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Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) from Connecticut voted against Donald Trump's budget reconciliation bill, stating that it is "callous and cruel, fiscally irresponsible, and deeply unpopular with the American public." The legislation passed the House by a vote of 218-214, with every Democrat voting NO. Himes expressed his fury at the bill's provisions, which will force nearly 17 million Americans off Medicaid, including 186,580 people in Connecticut, put 42 million Americans at risk of having their food assistance benefits taken away, raise household energy bills by over $100 per year, and increase the deficit by an estimated $3.1 trillion over 10 years.

Key Takeaways:

  • Congressman Himes voted against Donald Trump's budget reconciliation bill, citing its negative impact on vulnerable populations.
  • The bill passed the House by a vote of 218-214, with all Democrats voting against it.
  • The legislation will force nearly 17 million Americans off Medicaid, including 186,580 people in Connecticut.
  • 42 million Americans are at risk of having their food assistance benefits taken away from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
  • The bill will raise household energy bills by over $100 per year.
  • The deficit is expected to increase by an estimated $3.1 trillion over 10 years.
  • Himes plans to hold his Republican colleagues accountable for their decision to vote in favor of the bill.
  • The bill now goes to President Trump's desk to be signed into law.

Statistics:

  • 217-214: The vote count in the House of Representatives on the bill.
  • 17 million: The number of Americans who will be forced off Medicaid due to the bill.
  • 186,580: The estimated number of people in Connecticut who will lose Medicaid coverage.
  • 42 million: The number of Americans at risk of having their food assistance benefits from SNAP taken away.
  • $100: The expected increase in household energy bills per year.
  • $3.1 trillion: The estimated increase in the deficit over 10 years.

Sources:

  • Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, news release, July 7, 2025.
  • https://himes.house.gov/press-releases?ID=CCBEE3CA-D60F-4BC9-A824-00ECB8768A7C (Himes' official website).

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