FALSE
Claims that Rep. Hakeem Jeffries voted to "end medical research" were false. The claim misrepresented a procedural budget vote as an attack on NIH funding. NIH funding continued, and Jeffries has consistently supported medical research appropriations throughout his congressional career.
A viral claim accused Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of voting to "end medical research" in America. The claim was based on a fundamental misrepresentation of a procedural budget vote. NIH funding was not eliminated or even reduced by the vote in question. Jeffries' actual voting record shows consistent support for NIH appropriations. The claim appeared designed to mislead voters about his positions on healthcare research.
The False Claim
Social media posts claimed Jeffries voted to "end medical research" or "defund the NIH" [1].
The claim was amplified by partisan accounts seeking to attack his record [2].
The Actual Vote
The vote in question was a procedural matter unrelated to NIH appropriations [4].
NIH funding continued at normal levels before, during, and after the vote [3].
Jeffries' Actual Record
Jeffries has voted for NIH funding increases in multiple appropriations bills [5].
His statements consistently support expanding medical research funding [12].
Conclusion
The claim that Jeffries voted to "end medical research" is false. It misrepresents a procedural vote and ignores his consistent support for NIH funding. This type of claim demonstrates how budget vote misinformation spreads through social media.