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| https://susanwbrooks.house.gov/media-center/in-the-news/donnellys-no-vote-on-tax-package-will-be-campaign-issue | Donnelly's no vote on tax package will be campaign issue, Brooks joins other Hoosier Republicans in supporting legislation | 2017-12-20 | 2017 | 2017-12 | Republican | House | IN | Susan Brooks | B001284 | susanwbrooks.house.gov | legacy | ANDERSON Indianas congressional delegation voted along party lines in passing the first tax reform legislation in 31 years. Republican Party majorities in the House and Senate delivered President Donald Trump his first major legislative victory since taking office in January. Sen. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., joined fellow Democrats in voting against the legislation, and that vote is sure to be a hot topic during his re-election bid in 2018. During a visit to Anderson earlier this year, Vice President Mike Pence called on Donnelly to support tax reform and President Trump made the same plea during a visit to Plainfield. The reasons I oppose this bill are plain and simple, clear and commonsense: Instead of providing a tax cut that overwhelmingly benefits the middle class, this bill cuts taxes for the wealthiest Americans while raising taxes on a majority of families making less than $75,000 in the coming years, Donnelly said. Instead of closing tax loopholes like the shameful one that allows Wall Street hedge fund managers to pay a lower tax rate than a Hoosier firefighter, than a Hoosier teacher, than a Hoosier policeman, or a Hoosier steelworker This bill preserves these giveaways. Two House members, Reps. Luke Messer and Todd Rokita, are among a number of Republicans seeking their partys nomination in the May primary to run against Donnelly. All seven Republican members of the House from Indiana voted for the legislation. Democrats Andre Carson and Peter Visclosky voted no. Hoosiers deserve a pay raise, Messer said. But, Sen. Donnelly voted against Indianas working families when he opposed President Trumps tax cut plan. Sen. Donnelly says he works for Indiana, but time and again, he votes with Washington liberals to block the president's agenda. Messer said working people will see more jobs, bigger paychecks and a fairer simpler tax code. The proof is in the paycheck, and the truth is an average Indiana family will see a tax cut between one thousand and two thousand dollars with this plan, he said. Rokita said he voted for pro-growth tax reform that will provide needed relief to American families and allow Hoosiers to keep more of their hard-earned money. This historic tax reform is going to help the American people keep more of their hard-earned money, create more opportunity and make American businesses more competitive at home and abroad, he said. With President Trumps leadership on this legislation, we are going to unleash our countrys economic potential. Rep. Susan Brooks, R-5th District, which includes all of Madison County, said passage of the legislation was a monumental day for the country. For the first time in 31 years, weve simplified the tax code and passed significant tax cuts to benefit American families, workers and businesses, she said. I believe our communities thrive when our colleagues, neighbors, friends and loved ones have the freedom to pursue their dreams. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is family focused and allows taxpayers to plan for their futures, Brooks said. It will lower the tax burden for many individuals and families in Indiana so Hoosiers can keep more of their hard-earned money. Brooks noted the legislation eliminates the so-called marriage penalty, increasing the child tax credit from $1,000 to $2,000 and expands the medical expenses deduction for those who face high medical bills. Settling for the status-quo is not an option, she said. I am proud of my vote today that will help provide security for families and small businesses across the nation. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |