Washington, January 14, 2015 -

Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 240), which funds the Department of Homeland Security while prohibiting any funds whatsoever from being used to carry out President Obama’s unconstitutional actions:

“Today, the House of Representatives voted to secure our homeland and uphold the Constitution. First and foremost, this appropriations bill provides for our national security. It includes funding for the largest border patrol force in history, increases resources for the prevention of cyber-attacks and ensures a strong Coast Guard. Second, this legislation denies any funds whatsoever from being used to carry out the president's unconstitutional actions.

“The president, however, is already threatening to veto this legislation because it prevents him from implementing his political and unconstitutional actions. Make no mistake: a veto threat is a threat to our national security. But before this bill reaches the president’s desk, the new Senate Republican Majority must act. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to stand strong and act swiftly on this critical legislation.”

Rep. Graves voted in favor of all five amendments to H.R. 240, including the Aderholt Amendment and the Blackburn Amendment.

H.R. 240 passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 236 to 191.

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