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| http://nolan.house.gov//media-center/in-the-news/mesabi-daily-news-rep-nolan-a-no-vote-on-spending-bill | Mesabi Daily News: Rep. Nolan a no vote on spending bill | 2014-12-15 | 2014 | 2014-12 | Democrat | House | MN | Rick Nolan | N000127 | nolan.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON — Eighth District Democratic U.S. Rep. Rick Nolan was a “no” vote in the House on the $1.1 trillion spending bill Thursday evening. The measure passed by a single vote. If passed by the Senate next week, the bill will silence any talk of another government shutdown, at least for now. The congressman joined a politically odd group in opposition — conservative Republicans and liberal Democrats. “Today, I voted no because the bad outweighs the good in this $1.1 trillion measure that was negotiated by a few leaders behind closed doors and brought to a vote with no opportunity for open debate and amendment,” Nolan said in a news release Thursday evening. The congressman said his vote against the bill was based on these factors: • It allows Wall Street banks “to once again engage in risky investments with federally-protected taxpayer dollars.” • Campaign finance limits are raised. • It establishes procedures to reduce pension benefits for retired beneficiaries. • It continues to fund wars in the Middle East. “Moreover, this bill — and the closed door process by which it was crafted — points to the urgent need to change the way we do politics in America through the comprehensive reforms included in my Restore Democracy Act. “Support is growing among Democrats and Republicans alike to reform our system of campaigns and elections and return the Congress to its traditional system of Regular Order. I pledge to redouble my efforts to lead that campaign the 114th Congress,” Nolan said. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |