Tenney and Morelle vote yes as House pushes to avert government shutdown

Joe Morelle and Claudia Tenney both voted yes this evening in a continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown.

Morelle, a Democrat from Rochester, and Tenney, a Republican from Oswego County, both supporting the bill to keep the government funded until March 14. Morelle and Tenney both have districts that include Orleans County, although Morelle’s new redrawn district will exclude Orleans County when the new term starts in January.

The legislation passed 366 to 34, with the 34 no votes all from Republicans.

Morelle issued this statement after the vote:

 “While I am relieved the essential programs and services relied upon by millions of people across the country will not be disrupted by a government shutdown, I am deeply disappointed that Republicans broke their word and are choosing the interests of billionaires like Elon Musk over the interests of seniors, veterans, and working families. The American people deserve—and should demand—better.

“In spite of the recklessness my colleagues have displayed, I remain committed to finding a bipartisan solution to fully fund our government and forging a path forward to address the real challenges facing our nation.”