I voted against today’s Continuing Resolution.

The Republicans refuse to work with Democrats on any reasonable and bipartisan funding bill. Their budget remains theirs and theirs alone—and it is both bankrupt and hollow.

Additionally, my Republican colleagues have provided no assurance that if Democrats do cooperate, our collective work will not be summarily and unconstitutionally undone and overwritten by the Administration (as was done with the Rescissions).

I cannot support the Republicans’ ongoing destruction of the country’s economy, health and safety.

When they are willing to work together, and willing to commit to Congress’ Constitutional authorities, I will be ready too.

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Houlahan is an Air Force veteran, engineer, entrepreneur, educator, and nonprofit leader. She is serving her fourth consecutive term representing the people of Pennsylvania’s 6th Congressional District, which encompasses Chester County and southern Berks County. Houlahan is the first female veteran to be named as Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Military Personnel Subcommittee and a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. Houlahan is also chair of the Economic Growth and Cost of Living Task Force on the New Democrat Coalition.