Seven of the nine U.S. House representatives from Indiana voted in support of a bill to lift the debt ceiling limit for two years and cut back on government spending.
The Fiscal Responsibility Act passed the House Wednesday by a vote of 314-117, with four members not voting. A total of 149 Republicans supported the bill while 71 voted against it, and 165 Democrats supported it while 46 voted no.
Republican Victoria Spartz was the only member of the House from Indiana to vote no. Republican Jim Banks did not vote.
The bill includes cuts to the IRS. The agreement would immediately revoke $1.38 billion and overall repurpose $20 billion from the $80 billion received under the Inflation Reduction Act.
The agreement also includes new work requirements for food stamps for adults 50 to 54 from the original age limit of 49. Veterans, people who are homeless, and young adults transitioning from foster care are exempt.
The bill must still pass the Senate for the government to avoid defaulting on its debts.
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Here’s each voted:
Frank Mrvan (D), District 1
Yes
Below are my floor remarks in support of the bipartisan legislation to prevent a default. pic.twitter.com/SivLXLnTu6 — Rep. Frank J. Mrvan (@RepMrvan) June 1, 2023
Yes
'The Fiscal Responsibility Act' is an important first step towards ending out-of-control, inflation-inducing spending and restoring fiscal responsibility in Washington. It puts a halt to @POTUS Biden’s reckless spending sprees and is the largest spending cut in history. — Congressman Rudy Yakym (@RepRudyYakym) June 1, 2023
Jim Banks (R), District 3
Not voting
Jim Baird (R), District 4
Yes
My statement on the Fiscal Responsibility Act: pic.twitter.com/yNGvZSkVaY — Congressman Jim Baird (@RepJimBaird) June 1, 2023
Victoria Spartz (R), District 5
Today, Rep. Spartz issued the statement below on her “NO” vote on the so-called Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023: https://t.co/KAhrafUXF0 — Rep. Victoria Spartz (@RepSpartz) May 31, 2023
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Greg Pence (R), District 6
pic.twitter.com/Zp7gwtPCh1 — Rep. Greg Pence (@RepGregPence) June 1, 2023
André Carson (D), District 7
Yes
Larry Bucshon (R), District 8
TODAY: The Fiscal Responsibility Act passed out of the House of Representatives. This legislation is an important step towards changing the culture of spending in Washington. https://t.co/uDBLRPFA4d pic.twitter.com/BS1bQVFgsE — Larry Bucshon, MD (@RepLarryBucshon) June 1, 2023
Erin Houchin (R), District 9
Let’s be clear: Democrats’ reckless spending and refusal to come to the table got us into this mess. @HouseGOP will always fight to get our fiscal house in order, and that starts with tonight’s passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act. https://t.co/IkAMUIamQJ — Congresswoman Erin Houchin (@RepHouchin) June 1, 2023
