PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Mike Lawler: “You have 215 Democrats. You could all sign on to this today…”

Featuring: Mike Lawler, Republican | U.S. House, New York, District 17

Watch on YouTube

Jeffries, Lawler Get Into HEATED DEBATE On Health Care On Day 7 Of Government Shutdown | TRENDING

Published | Video Starts at 04:38

You have 215 Democrats. With 11, you have 250 Democrats. Well, how many votes does it take in the house? 2? 18? Are you mathematically challenged? No, I think you are. You have 215 Democrats. You could all sign on to this today with 11 Republicans. I've indulged you. I've given you your 15. You haven't. You haven't answered any of the questions. You're a complete and total embarrassment. Yeah. (04:38–04:52)

CLAIM

Asserts that 215 Democrats and 11 Republicans could sign onto the bill today.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.

Mike Lawler

Discover more from

Mike Lawler

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.
About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.