Dem Jared Golden: I’ll Vote For Johnson’s Spending Bill

The Hill reports:

A centrist House Democrat said Tuesday that he will back the Republicans’ short-term government funding bill if it hits the floor Wednesday, as scheduled, becoming the first Democrat to announce support for the controversial spending package.

Rep. Jared Golden, a moderate Maine Democrat, noted that he’s already voted in favor of one of the most controversial pieces of the Republican legislation: a proposal, known as the SAVE Act, designed to ensure that noncitizens don’t vote in American elections.

With that in mind, he suggested his vote for the larger package to prevent a government shutdown is a no-brainer.

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NEWS from @RealMikeLillis: Dem Rep. Jared GOLDEN (Maine) said he’ll support Johnson’s CR+SAVE Act.

“I’m going to vote to keep the government open…I voted for the SAVE Act in July. So I kind of feel like people know how I’m going to vote on the issue.”https://t.co/3SSgU1xVlQ

— Mychael Schnell (@mychaelschnell) September 10, 2024