FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

November 12, 2025

MEDIA CONTACT: 

e: jessica.myers@mail.house.gov

c: 202.913.0126

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) issued the following statement:

“Moments ago, I voted NO on the dirtiest ‘Clean CR’ to ever reach the House Floor. This hateful legislation not only condemns millions of Americans to healthcare costs they cannot afford and safety-net cuts they cannot survive, but it also affirms to Donald Trump that there is no evil and no cruelty his administration can concoct that his lackeys in Congress will not co-sign. In no uncertain terms, this bill is a betrayal of the American people.

“The Trump Shutdown may be over, but I am heartbroken to say its impact will reverberate throughout the country long into the future. It will be felt by the 24 million Americans whose premiums have been allowed to double. It will be felt by the millions more Americans on SNAP who are still starving under the president’s brutal decision to slash its budget. And it will be felt by countless others whose pain will reveal itself in the days, weeks, and months ahead.

“I thank our members of the armed services, air traffic controllers, and all other federal employees who worked for 42 gut-wrenching days without a paycheck. While House Republicans enjoyed an eight-week vacation on their dime, these dedicated leaders dug in and did their duty. For their service and perseverance throughout this disgraceful chapter in America, they will always have my gratitude.

“No matter what hardships lie ahead, my vote against this CR was the only acceptable outcome for the people of Brooklyn. They understand that worthless promises won’t restore the ACA premium tax credits they rely on. They know the fight does not end here. The Republican Party may have given up on the future Americans deserve, but we never will.”

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