From: Republican Leader Press Office Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 6:49 PM
Subject: Boehner: Republicans Put Democrats on Notice on Rules Change to Aid Tax Hikes, More Spending
CONTACT: BRIAN KENNEDY/KEVIN SMITH
May 16, 2007
(202) 225-4000
Boehner: Republicans Put Democrats on Notice on Rules Change to Aid Tax Hikes, More Spending
WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) issued the following statement after House Republicans stood united in backing down an attempt by Democratic leaders to rewrite rules that have remained in effect since 1822 - a move that would have made it easier for Democrats to raise taxes and increase government spending without a House vote:
"With no advance notice whatsoever, the Democratic majority threatened to gut House rules that have served Congress well since 1822 in order to make it possible to increase taxes and government spending without having to vote and be held accountable. This is unacceptable, and House Republicans stood united in fighting this abuse of power.
"This afternoon Majority Leader Hoyer confirmed to me that Democrats have backed down for now, but we have put the Democratic leadership on notice. If they choose to pursue this course of action again, House Democrats can expect a vigorous fight from House Republicans and a lot of criticism from the American people. We will do everything in our power to protect our members and their rights to represent their constituents, and we will not allow the Democrats to raise taxes and increase spending without holding them accountable with impunity."
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