he has pledged to cut the amount of money the government spends annually
Will cut the amount of money the government spends annually.
Occurrences
Evidence
The House floor summary shows H.R. 8469, "Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes," came up for passage on May 15, 2026 and passed by roll call 175.
Gregory F. Murphy's recent votes page lists a Yea vote on roll call 175 on May 15, 2026 for H.R. 8469, the FY2027 military construction and Veterans Affairs appropriations bill, and shows the measure passed.
The House roll call index records roll call 143 on April 29, 2026 for S.Con.Res. 33, "Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035," and shows it passed.
Assessments
The evidence shows Murphy participated in budget and appropriations votes during his federal House service, including support for a FY2027 appropriations bill and a congressional budget resolution. But it does not establish that annual federal spending was actually reduced, nor that Murphy authored, sponsored, or materially advanced an enacted measure that cut overall annual government spending. These votes are consistent with legislative effort on spending issues, but not delivery of the promised outcome.