Schatz Statement On Voting Against Senate Budget Resolution

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) released the following statement after voting against the Republican Senate budget resolution.

“Tonight, Senate Republicans voted to give even more money to billionaires while slashing programs that help regular people get by—things like Medicaid, food assistance, and education. Working families are struggling with rising costs, but instead of offering real solutions, Republicans are trying to take away the support people count on—just to fund more tax cuts for the ultrawealthy.

“And to make matters worse, Donald Trump’s new tariffs are already sending shockwaves through the economy. The stock market is tumbling, prices are going up, and working families are the ones who’ll get hit hardest. It’s chaos, and Republicans are doubling down with a budget that makes things even worse.

“We will continue to fight for an economy where everyone—not just the wealthiest few—has a fair shot. The American people deserve better than this billionaire-first budget.”

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