CLARKE VOTES AGAINST HOUSE REPUBLICAN’S SHAMEFUL RECONCILIATION BILL

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

June 9, 2025

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WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) released the following statement:

"Another day, another sinister attack by House Republicans in their endless effort to make America less safe, less affordable, and less like the nation we love and deserve. While we already knew their sole concern has only ever been pleasing Donald Trump and staying out of the crosshairs of his tantrums, today's reconciliation bill and the many schemes and handouts it comprises are just further proof of the extent of their subservience to the president and abandonment of the people. At a time when millions of Americans are struggling to breathe under the weight of rising costs caused by their president's illegal war and poor policies, they have, once again, demonstrated no regard for any relief for working people whatsoever.

"No, these congressional sycophants have made their priorities clear: From funneling another $70 billion to their war on immigrants that overwhelmingly harms Black and brown communities through racial profiling, indefinite detainment, and the disappearing of our neighbors, to ensuring the insurrectionists who brutalized cops can get a lucrative payday for their crimes, to further enriching Donald Trump and his cabal of cronies who are always pursuing their next prize to loot, this reconciliation bill is just the latest chapter in the long story of corruption that has been written since January 20, 2025. These are not public servants - only the president's!"

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