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Marco Rubio Votes Against Critical Legislation To Send Aid To Ukraine And Fund Capitol Police
Last night, Marco Rubio voted against a government funding bill to send billions of dollars in much-needed aid to Ukraine, provide resources for survivors of domestic abuse, fund the Capitol Police, and ensure vital government programs have the resources they need to keep serving Americans.
“Marco Rubio once again put his own agenda ahead of doing the right thing, opposing crucial bipartisan legislation in a self-serving attempt to score cheap political points. Rubio’s vote was a slap in the face to the hardworking Floridians who would see their paychecks cut off in a government shutdown, our allies in Ukraine, and survivors of domestic violence. If he can’t put their interests ahead of his selfish political goals, he deserves to be fired,” said Florida Democratic Party spokesperson Grant Fox.
The legislation Marco Rubio voted against included a number of critical spending priorities, including:
- $13.6 billion in humanitarian and military aid for Ukrainian refugees and those fighting the Russian invasion on the front lines
- Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which provides resources for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
- Government funding that includes extra resources for the neediest public schools, infrastructure projects, the Capitol Police force, child nutrition programs, and more.
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