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Bolo Boffin

(23,796 posts)
Fri Sep 20, 2013, 09:12 PM Sep 2013

Who are the two House Democrats who voted to defund the ACA?

I've got a pic I'll add to this OP once Photobucket is back up and running.

But 2 Democrats voted Yea on the final Continuing Resolution, the one that defunds the ACA.

Who were they and when do the primary challenges start?

ETA: I've got it.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/09/20/224422562/house-gop-votes-to-fund-government-kill-obamacare

"Two Democrats, North Carolina's Mike McIntyre and Jim Matheson of Utah voted for the measure."

Goodbye, Mike McIntyre and Jim Matheson. Write when you get a nice cushy lobbying job for the Heritage Foundation.

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Who are the two House Democrats who voted to defund the ACA? (Original Post) Bolo Boffin Sep 2013 OP
Mike McIntyre's statement Bolo Boffin Sep 2013 #1
No kidding gopiscrap Sep 2013 #4
Jim Matheson's statement Bolo Boffin Sep 2013 #2
I thought the Dinos went extinct 65 million years ago. NuclearDem Sep 2013 #3
NC & UT dballance Sep 2013 #5

Bolo Boffin

(23,796 posts)
1. Mike McIntyre's statement
Fri Sep 20, 2013, 09:18 PM
Sep 2013
http://mcintyre.house.gov/index.php/newsroom/press-releases/822-mcintyre-statement-on-vote-to-keep-government-from-shutting-down-and-to-defund-new-healthcare-law

Among many other crucial services, it is essential that we honor our senior citizens, veterans, and men and women in uniform by ensuring there is no delay in their monthly retirement checks, health care coverage, or military benefits. Keeping our government operational is vital and today’s vote does that.

My record on the health care law has been crystal clear – I voted against it when it was first considered, have voted to repeal it dozens of times, and today voted to defund it. The need for health care reform is clear, but this law is not the right approach for our citizens, communities, and businesses.


Seriously, Rep. McIntyre. Change the D to an R already.

Bolo Boffin

(23,796 posts)
2. Jim Matheson's statement
Fri Sep 20, 2013, 09:24 PM
Sep 2013
https://www.facebook.com/RepJimMatheson/posts/591290770910079

It is irresponsible to add unrelated provisions to legislation to keep our government running. I have always preferred straightforward legislating that avoids political games. However, I believe we should avoid shutting down the government, and I voted for a continuing resolution to keep the legislative process working toward that end today.


Every other Democrat (besides McIntyre) understood that voting against this CR wasn't voting to shut down the government, Rep. Matheson. The elevator, does it go to the top floor?
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