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David Schweikert: “About 74, 75% of all spending is on autopilot.”

Featuring: David Schweikert, Republican | U.S. House, Arizona, District 1

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Published | Video Starts at 11:34

So the point I wanted to make here is when you see this blue, that's what I get to vote on as a member of Congress, the red, that's mandatory. So it's About 74, 75% of all spending is on autopilot. Your member of Congress doesn't get to vote on it. And guess what? Every dime I vote on is on borrowed money, plus a sliver of your Medicare. (11:34–11:39)

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Asserts that approximately 74-75% of government spending is mandatory and not subject to congressional voting.

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