Illinois Republicans Pick Politics Over Constituents in Opposing Infrastructure Deal
On Friday night, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal, a once-in-a-generation investment in our nation and our state. Every member of the Illinois House Democratic delegation supported the effort, as did one Illinois Republican. Democratic Party of Illinois Executive Director Abby Witt responded to the vote:
“Four out of five Illinois Republicans agree: they’d rather put petty partisan politics over people,” said Democratic Party of Illinois Executive Director Abby Witt. “That’s the message Illinoisans received when Reps. Mike Bost, Rodney Davis, Darin LaHood, and Mary Miller voted against the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal last Friday night. By voting no, these Republicans opposed investing billions in Illinois’ roads and bridges, broadband services, cybersecurity, water infrastructure, and more. Instead of voting yes and creating good-paying jobs, these Republicans continue to use political spin as a cover for not doing their own.”
