WATCH: Roy Takes on His Own Party: Calls Out GOP for Betrayal
By Jimmy Parker -
December 21, 2024
https://pagetraveler.com/watch-roy-takes...p-for-betrayal/


Republican Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) exploded on his GOP colleagues during a crucial vote on a continuing resolution aimed at preventing a government shutdown. Not mincing words, Roy lambasted his party for abandoning fiscal responsibility and betraying conservative principles.

In a fiery speech on the House floor, Roy railed against the bill, which he said would increase the national debt by a whopping $5 trillion. He also called out his fellow Republicans for adding $110 billion in unpaid-for spending and suspending PAYGO, a measure designed to enforce budgetary discipline.

But Roy didn’t stop there. He scolded the entire body for consistently racking up debt and doing nothing to address the issue. The congressman pointed out that the national debt has reached $36 trillion, with a trillion dollars in interest, and that we’re adding a trillion dollars every 100 days.

Despite this dire situation, Roy accused both sides of the aisle of being “profoundly unserious” about reducing deficits. Republicans, he said, campaign on fiscal responsibility but then back bills that increase the debt. Democrats, on the other hand, push for tax increases but do nothing to cut spending.

In a final rebuke, Roy reminded everyone that “this is Article 1″—a reference to the section of the Constitution that gives Congress the power of the purse.

Trump, who has pushed for fiscal responsibility and cutting spending, took notice of Roy’s impassioned speech. In a series of tweets, the former president praised Roy and called for primary challengers to take on “weak and ineffective people” like him.-- excerpt, rest at link above --

"Roy accused both sides of the aisle of being “profoundly unserious” about reducing deficits. Republicans, he said, campaign on fiscal responsibility but then back bills that increase the debt."

Well...yeah, he's right. But, he might want to save this fight for when Trump is actually in office. Or, not?

Here Is Full List of Republicans Who Opposed Spending Bill Which Received Unanimous Dem Support
Trent WalkerDecember 21, 2024
https://newsaddicts.com/here-is-full-lis...aign=newsletter

On Friday, the House of Representatives passed a government funding bill, narrowly averting a shutdown just before the midnight deadline.

The bill, which received unanimous support from Democratic lawmakers, faced opposition from 38 Republican members who voted against it.

The approved legislation provides temporary funding to keep federal operations running until March 14, 2025, and includes $100 billion for disaster relief and $10 billion for agricultural assistance.

However, it excludes Trump’s demand to raise the debt ceiling.

The House approved the funding bill with a ‘bipartisan’ vote of 366-34, sending it to the Senate for swift passage.

More Democrats supported the new bill, with a vote count of 196 to 170.

The 34 GOP lawmakers opposing the bill cited concerns over increased spending and the absence of significant fiscal reforms.

The 34 Republicans who voted against the resolution are:

Jim Banks (R-IN)
Andy Biggs (R-AZ)
Dan Bishop (R-NC)
Lauren Boebert (R-CO)
Josh Brecheen (R-OK)
Tim Burchett (R-TN)
Eric Burlison (R-MO)
Michael Cloud (R-TX)
Andrew Clyde (R-GA)
Eli Crane (R-AZ)
John Curtis (R-UT)
Scott DesJarlais (R-TN)
Russ Fulcher (R-ID)
Tony Gonzales (R-TX)
Bob Good (R-VA)
Lance Gooden (R-TX)
Glenn Grothman (R-WI)
Andy Harris (R-MD)
Diana Harshbarger (R-TN)
Wesley Hunt (R-TX)
Debbie Lesko (R-AZ)
Monica De La Cruz Lopez (R-TX)
Nancy Mace (R-SC)
Thomas Massie (R-KY)
Rich McCormick (R-GA)
Cory Mills (R-FL)
Alex Mooney (R-WV)
Andy Ogles (R-TN)
Scott Perry (R-PA)
Matt Rosendale (R-MT)
Chip Roy (R-TX)
Keith Self (R-TX)
Tom Tiffany (R-WI)
Beth Van Duyne (R-TX)

Below are some of the statements from the Republicans who voted against the bill:

Rep. Andy Biggs wrote, “I voted against continuing to bankrupt our future generations. The credit card is maxed out, but the Uniparty just keeps swiping it. Watch for more.”-- excerpt, rest at link above --

I think you are correct.

That's true, @Isailedaway. But the only thing most of our "representatives" do is to fold. Usually before anyone calls them.