Conaway Statement on Tuesday's Failure in the House to Override Veto of Obamacare Defunding Bill

Washington  –  Tuesday, Congressman Mike Conaway (TX-11) voted with the majority of House Republicans to override the President’s veto on the  Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015. Unfortunately, too many Democrats chose to side with the President and the effort to override the veto did not meet the minimum threshold. Congressman Mike Conaway released the following statement after the vote:

“It is truly unfortunate that 183 Democrats chose to side with the President in favor of partisan politics instead of doing what is best for the American people. This bill, which would essentially repeal Obamacare, and prevent Planned Parenthood from receiving any federal funding, was passed by both the House of Representatives and the Senate at the start of the year. Today’s vote shows exactly who is with President Obama on these issues, and who is strong enough to stand up to his overreach for the betterment of the American healthcare system and unborn children everywhere.

“While our efforts through today’s vote did not prevail, this is not the end of our battle. Republicans promised the American people that we would not let up, and we will keep the fight going until we can pass this legislation with a President in the White House who will listen to the voices of the American people.”