Members of Congress largely voted along party lines on a budget bill Wednesday night, Nov. 12, to end the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history.

The vote was 222-209, with Republicans providing near-unanimous support, while all but six Democrats opposed it.

Lawmakers from Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, though, strictly voted along party lines. And, after their Wednesday night votes, they were quick to blame the other side of the aisle for the lengthy shutdown.

“Today’s vote means vulnerable children, veterans and seniors will receive vital food assistance,” said Rep. Young Kim, who represents communities in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. “It means TSA agents and air traffic controllers will be paid for their essential work, and

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