AOC goes against Democrats, votes no on $1.7 trillion omnibus bill

By Rachel Schilke

Published December 23, 2022 9:04pm ET

AOC goes against Democrats, votes no on $1.7 trillion omnibus bill — Two progressive lawmakers bucked party lines on Friday, deciding not to support a sweeping $1.7 trillion spending bill needed to prevent the government from shutting down. Overall, the bill passed the House, 225-201-1, with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) being the only Democrat to vote no. Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI), another member of the progressive “Squad,” […]

Two progressive lawmakers bucked party lines on Friday, deciding not to support a sweeping $1.7 trillion spending bill needed to prevent the government from shutting down.

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