Politics & Government

South End's U.S. Rep. Capuano Voted For Fiscal Cliff Deal

The bill eases portions of the so-called "fiscal cliff."

The U.S. House of Representatives approved a deal late Tuesday to ease portions of the so-called "fiscal cliff," according to the Huffington Post.

How did our local representatives in Congress vote? The South End's U.S. Represenative, Rep. Michael Capuano, (D-Somerville) supported the measure.

"I am very disappointed that a more comprehensive and balanced agreement could not be reached and I am concerned about how future negotiations over spending will play out," he said in a statement released on Wednesday afternoon. "I recognize however, that inaction on the fiscal cliff poses a great risk to our economy. Because of that reality, I voted in favor of the Senate bill."

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The compromise was approved by the Senate at 2 a.m. Tuesday, and despite talk of rejecting it, the House ultimately passed the bill by a vote of 257 to 167.

Sens. Scott Brown and John Kerry both supported the measure in the Senate.

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"Just voted for the fiscal cliff bill," Brown said on his Facebook Page at 1:55 a.m on New Year's Day. "Not the full answer but a small step forward. A lot of work next session. Good luck."


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