John Thune: Democrats Solely Responsible for Potential Government Shutdown

Government Funding Deadline

• 🗓️ Congress must act before Friday to prevent the government from running out of funding.
• 💡 The Senate Appropriations Committee passed 11 of 12 appropriation bills last year with bipartisan support, but they were not brought to the floor.

Blame for a Potential Shutdown

• 🏛️ Senator John Thune states that a government shutdown would be entirely the Democrats' making.
• 📤 The House will vote on a continuing resolution to fund the government through the end of the year and send it to the Senate.
• 🗳️ A similar resolution passed the Senate with 85 votes last year, but 60 votes are needed to pass an Appropriations bill, requiring Democratic support.

Democratic Obstruction and Filibuster

• 🚫 Democrats have filibustered bills three times this year, despite previously arguing for its elimination.
• ❓ The American people will see if Democrats filibuster and, by doing so, shut down the federal government.

Senate's Preparedness and Additional Legislation

• ✅ The Senate is prepared to take up the House's funding vehicle to ensure the government stays open.
• 💊 The Senate is also working on the STOP Fentanyl Act, legislation from the Senate Judiciary Committee addressing the fentanyl crisis.