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Assembly approves resolution opposing U.S. House budget cuts after extended floor debate
Summary
The New Jersey General Assembly passed Assembly Resolution 178, condemning a U.S. House budget resolution that would cut about $1.5 trillion from the federal budget. Lawmakers split along ideological lines during a lengthy debate on the resolution’s language and potential local impacts, particularly to Medicaid and health services.
The New Jersey General Assembly voted to approve Assembly Resolution 178, which condemns the U.S. House of Representatives for passage of a budget resolution that would cut roughly $1,500,000,000,000 from the federal budget and urges the U.S. Senate to reject that measure. Majority Leader Greenwald moved the resolution; the final vote was 44 in favor, 10 opposed and 8 abstentions.
Supporters said the resolution warns that deep, rapid federal cuts could harm state programs and the health-care providers that serve New Jersey residents. "We receive $27,000,000,000 from the federal government, on average, to…
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