6 Texans voted against fellow Texans// 69 Republicans vote against aid for Puerto Rico, other disaster sites https://t.co/G0klsb2aAY

— Michael F Ozaki MD (@brontyman) October 22, 2017

“Legislation to provide $36.5 billion in aid for communities affected by recent wildfires and hurricanes, including Puerto Rico, secured widespread support in the House on Thursday save for 69 Republicans.

The votes in opposition included many members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus, who believe government spending should not add to the deficit.”

Adding to the deficit by cutting taxes for the 1%, however, is fine. In fact, it’s the job they were sent to Washington to do, if they can find a way to get away with it.