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Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter (GA-01) released the following statement today after supporting H. J. Res. 35, the House passed bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security at current levels through March 19, 2015.

“It should have never come to this. The House passed legislation more than forty days ago to responsibly fund the Department of Homeland Security and stop the President’s unconstitutional and dangerous executive orders on immigration. Instead of swiftly and responsibly acting to ensure the Department of Homeland Security was funded by today’s deadline, Senate Democrats blocked attempt after attempt to fund the Department opting instead for their irresponsible game of party politics. I voted in support of this bill today to protect the hardworking men and women who secure our homeland while Congress works to find an agreement.

“I remain steadfast that the President has violated the Constitution and I am looking to the Senate to work with us to respect the rule of law by holding him accountable.  All three branches of the Federal government have echoed my conviction. A federal court, the United States House of Representatives and the President himself have all said that the executive amnesty orders are unacceptable. It’s time for my colleagues in the Senate to stand with us.”