Congressman Tim Huelskamp (KS-01) voted yes on the Continuing Resolution (CR) that keeps the government open and delays ObamaCare for one year. The CR also contains language that would stop the Health and Human Services (HHS) mandate that is violating the religious liberties of millions of Americans. Congressman Huelskamp also helped pass a bill that ensures U.S. troops get paid in the event of a government slowdown.

Congressman Huelskamp released this statement:

“Even though we are not getting rid of ObamaCare fully in this CR, I am pleased that the House has taken the compromise step by delaying it for one year. Now we will wait and see if the Senate, led by Harry Reid, will shut down the government over a law that is unpopular, unaffordable and unworkable. Also, I am excited that conscience protections have been added to the CR. This provision is a victory for our religious liberty as guaranteed by the First Amendment. Unfortunately, under the guise of ObamaCare, the Obama Administration has consistently trampled on this fundamental constitutional right. With the HHS Mandate to provide abortion drugs, contraceptives and sterilization, millions of Americans – from Hobby Lobby to the Little Sisters of the Poor – are currently being forced to violate their deeply held religious beliefs.”

Huelskamp Continued: “The House also ensured that if Harry Reid and the rest of the Senate Democrats sit on their hands, refuse to do their job, and shut down the government, our troops will still get paid. It’s time for Harry Reid and President Obama to get off the golf course and go to work in Washington. The American people demand no less.”