Rep. Bill Pascrill (D-New Jersey) died Wednesday morning, his office announced.
The New Jersey representative, who was first elected to Congress in 1996, had been absent from the Capitol since July due to poor health.
Pascrill was hospitalized in July with a respiratory infection. Moved He was admitted to a rehabilitation clinic in August but was returned to hospital a few days later.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce that our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Bill Pascrill Jr., passed away this morning.” post Pascrill’s X account read: “As a U.S. Congressman, Bill fought until his last breath to return to the job he loved and the people he loved. Bill lived his whole life in Paterson and had an unwavering love for the city he was born, raised and served. He dedicated his life to our great country, America, and now he rests in peace.”
According to Cook Partisan Vote Report, Pascrill’s district is D+8.
Tammy and I are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend, Congressman Bill Pascrill, a New Jersey giant and a lifelong advocate for our most vulnerable neighbors.
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/g69A6OpbK8
— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) August 21, 2024
Despite Republicans’ slim majority in the House, the longtime lawmaker’s death may not affect House votes for the remainder of the session.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) is likely to continue his working relationship with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-New York) to pass spending bills approved by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York). Rather than wield the hammer to advance conservative priorities, Johnson is expected to again expand on President Joe Biden’s spending levels and priorities that Schumer and then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) first approved during the lame-duck session in December 2022.
Bradley Jay is Capitol Hill correspondent for Breitbart News. Follow him on X/Twitter. Translator.
