Golden statement on vote for Continuing Resolution and SAVE Act

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) released the following statement after voting for a Continuing Resolution to fund government for six months that includes the SAVE Act:

“My vote reflects two important principles: First, that keeping the government funded and avoiding a shutdown is a basic obligation of any Congress. Second, that citizenship in the United States confers awesome responsibilities and exclusive rights in equal measure — including the exclusive right to vote in American elections.

“To me and the people of my district, these principles are noncontroversial. However, it’s been apparent for weeks that this bill was doomed to fail. Now that it has, I call on the House GOP to get serious about passing a CR that can win the support of both chambers and the White House and avoid a costly, unnecessary government shutdown.” 

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