Higgins was one of the scores of House Republicans who declared their opposition to the bill, which is set to fund the federal government through September and is expected to arrive in front of President Joe Biden for his signature.
In his remarks, Higgins claimed that Americans are “cold and hungry and feel betrayed” by the House over the bill.
Rep. Jim McGovern (D-Mass.) responded with an awkward revelation for the Republican.
“I think I should tell the gentleman who just spoke that, I’m told that his veterans bill is actually in the omnibus. He’s got a bill in this omnibus,” McGovern said.
The Massachusetts Democrat then asked how many House Republicans would be speaking after Higgins.
“Thank God,” said McGovern, after he heard there would be no more speakers.
You can watch McGovern’s response to Higgins below.
