Indiana Republicans Vote To End Shutdown
A couple of Indiana Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of the package to end the partial shutdown of the federal government and avoid default on U.S. debt. The bill passed the chamber last night and was quickly signed by President Barack Obama.
Congressman Marlin Stutzman (R-3) voted against the proposal, in part, because it does not repeal the medical device tax that he says “threatens thousands of Hoosier jobs.”
In Indiana, those who voted in favor of the package were Susan Brooks (R-5), Andre Carson (D-7), Pete Viscloscky (D-1) and Todd Young (R-9). Those who voted against the package were Larry Bucshon (R-8), Luke Messer (R-6), Todd Rokita (R-4), Marlin Stutzman (R-3) and Jackie Walorski (R-2).
Senators Dan Coats (R-IN) and Joe Donnelly (D-IN) both voted for the Senate bill that was agreed upon by the House.