Did James Comer vote the way they spoke on government spending in January 2026?
James Comer, U.S. Representative (R-KY-01) ·
In 2024, Congressman Comer secured $12 million in federal funding to support local efforts to modernize airport infrastructure and enhance operations in Henderson County.
Voted Nay, 6 Mar 2024
Comer voted against the first FY2024 spending package, which held $12 million he requested for the Henderson City-County Airport. In January 2026 his office said he secured that $12 million.
Comer voted against the first FY2024 spending package, which included $12,140,376 he requested for a runway extension at Henderson City-County Airport. In January 2026 his office announced he would speak at the airport's ribbon cutting and said that 'in 2024, Congressman Comer secured $12 million in federal funding' for the airport.
Said vs. voted · Government spending
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Voted no, took credit
What they said
- Date
- Where
- Media advisory from Rep. Comer's office, 'MEDIA ADVISORY: Congressman Comer to Speak at Henderson City County Airport Ribbon Cutting Ceremony', on comer.house.gov (office text, not a quoted remark).
How they voted
- Date
- Measure
- H.R. 4366, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024 (via H.Res. 1061)
- Question
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree (H.Res. 1061, concurring in the Senate amendment to H.R. 4366 with an amendment) (House roll call 64)
- Vote
- Nay