Rep. Ted Yoho Votes to Secure our Southern Border

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Ted S. Yoho (R-FL) voted against the Democrats’ attempt to prevent the administration from addressing border security. Rep. Yoho gave the following statement on the resolution of disapproval of the President's declaration of a national emergency at the southern border.

“Congress has talked about fixing our porous borders for decades and now, when it is finally a priority, politics are being placed over America’s national security. The president has the legal authority to declare a national emergency. There are currently 31 such national emergencies in effect.  Some of which have been since the National Emergencies Act was put in place by Congress in 1976.

“This resolution tonight is irresponsible and does nothing to address what is happening along our southern border. It is a shame we must play this political game when both democrats and republicans agree - our borders must be secured. The resolution tonight was a political statement against the administration. An administration that is taking border security seriously on behalf of the American people.”