Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-GA) issued the following statement after eight Republicans joined 208 Democrats to remove Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House: 

"As a strong conservative at the state and federal levels, I have always fought for faith, family, freedom, limited government, a free market economy, and personal responsibility. I have advocated strongly that we can accomplish these goals if those of us who believe in them unify. We cannot make the needed changes in this country if we’re constantly attacking one another. 

"Today, a small faction of House Republicans, along with Democrats, brought our momentum to a halt - all investigations, as well as the progress we’ve made in drastically cutting spending.
While I am disappointed in what happened today, it’s time for Republicans to band together to restore our nation to one that is free, safe, and full of opportunity for all."

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With just hours to spare, House Republicans and Democrats on Saturday struck a surprise deal to fund the government and avert a shutdown that would have inflicted economic pain on millions of American families.

The House voted on an overwhelming, bipartisan basis, 335-91, for a short-term funding bill, known as a continuing resolution or CR; 209 Democrats and 126 Republicans voted yes, while 90 Republicans voted no. Just one Democrat, Rep. Mike Quigley of Illinois, voted no over a lack of Ukraine aid.

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Safe Step Act, H.R. 2630, sponsored by Rep. Brad Wenstrup (R-OH)

Would require a group plan to establish an exception to medication step-therapy protocol in certain specified cases. Currently, step-therapy protocols, sometimes referred to as “fail first”, cause unnecessary delays in care, or worse, require patients to try ineffective or potentially dangerous medications before finding the treatment most suited to their needs.

Patient Access to Higher Quality Health Care Act, H.R. 977, sponsored by Rep. Michael Burgess (R-TX)

Would repeal changes made by previous healthcare reform laws (including the ACA) that make it harder for physicians to refer patients to physician-owned hospitals.

Architect of the Capitol Appointment Act, H.R 3196, sponsored by Rep. Bryan Steil (R-WI)

Would establish a congressional commission for the appointment of the Architect of the Capitol that would be authorized to appoint, re-appoint, or remove an Architect rather than the President.

NO VOTE for Non-Citizens Act, H.R. 4460, sponsored by Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA)

Clarifies that states have the authority to remove non-citizens from their voter rolls. Requires a separate list of non-citizens if the state allows non-citizens to vote. Requires separate ballots for non-citizens if the state allows non-citizens to vote. States are also prohibited from using federal dollars for maintaining a separate list or printing separate ballots

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