The Great American Bait and Switch Continues: Rep. Stansbury Calls Out Republicans on Their Real Agenda

March 11, 2025 Press Release Congresswoman votes against Republican budget scam WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) released the following statement after voting against the Republican-backed Continuing Resolution: “Over the last several weeks we have seen the reckless, lawless, and chaotic dismantling of critical federal programs, enabled and supported by the House GOP—just as they did with the passage of their spending bill in the House today,” said Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01) . “In passing this Continuing Resolution, Republicans were clear that they will continue to support Trump and Elon Musk’s dismantling of federal agencies, they will continue to support firing thousands of federal employees, and they will continue to support illegally withholding congressionally mandated funds. “This is not a budget— it’s a bait and switch —as they now turn their attention to their real agenda of gutting healthcare, housing, and food assistance and other vital programs Americans depend on to give permanent tax breaks to billionaires. “That is why I voted no on a budget and a plan that will continue to hurt the people I serve in New Mexico.” ### Issues : Congress Veterans Affairs, Voting Rights, and Good Government