Zinke, Rosendale take opposing sides on bill expanding child tax credit

U.S. Reps. Ryan Zinke and Matt Rosendale cast differing votes on a bipartisan bill that included provisions expanding the child tax credit, which passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday 357 to 70.

Both Montana Republicans, Zinke joined 169 members of his party in voting for the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act while Rosendale, a member of the far-right House Freedom Caucus and potential Senate candidate, was one of 47 Republicans to vote against it.

The legislation would add to the current, popular child tax credit by increasing the maximum refundable credit for households who owe little income taxes and allowing low-income families with multiple children to receive increased benefits. It also adjusts the tax credit for inflation.