Democrat Chris Pappas celebrates winning the New Hampshire U.S. House District One Congressional race at an election party in Manchester, N.H. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/ Cheryl Senter)

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Chris Pappas (NH-01) issued the following statement after voting to preserve the full faith and credit of the United States government and prevent a catastrophic economic downturn:

“I’m outraged that Republicans in the House and Senate refuse to do their jobs and work cooperatively to ensure the country’s bills are paid. Today they have voted to bring on an immediate recession that would wipe out 6 million jobs and $15 trillion in retirement savings and household wealth. Small businesses and families across the Granite State are just starting to rebuild following the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s despicable that my Republican colleagues are playing political games with their livelihoods and hard-earned savings.”