Bice Votes to End Democrat Shutdown

Washington, D.C.- Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted on legislation which put an end to the government shutdown. This package includes a clean continuing resolution which funds the government through January 30, 2026, as well as three appropriations bills which provide full fiscal year funding for Agriculture, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. These bills will ensure SNAP, WIC, and the VA are operating at full capacity through the end of the Fiscal Year.
 
Congresswoman Bice issued the following statement:
“Today, I voted to end the Democrat driven shutdown, the longest in history. This legislation responsibly reopens the government, fully funds three appropriations bills, and ensures that all federal employees who have been forced to work without pay will receive compensation. The last 43 days has been horrible for the country, and sadly it was all avoidable. Democrats chose to hold the American people hostage for political purposes. It is also important to note that every Democrat who voted against this legislation voted against providing funding for veterans, farmers, and rural communities. Legislation to keep the government open should have been passed weeks ago.”

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