Republicans willing to vote for a ‘clean’ budget bill
An increasing number of House Republicans have said that they will support a “clean” continuing resolution. This “clean” bill is free of any amendments attempting to delay or change President Obama’s health-care law. Here is a look at what may be fueling some of that sudden bipartisanship, whether they represent a competitive district or a high percentage of the district’s workforce is employed by the federal government. Get live updates.
Support a “clean” continuing resolution
representatives
Leaning yes
representatives
Unknown status
representatives
These House Republicans haven’t announced their support for a clean continuing resolution or would oppose it.
These four Virginia Republicans are in contested districts that have a significant percentage of federal employees.
SOURCE: Census Bureau, 2012 election results and staff reports.
Related stories