Senator John Thune on Funding the Government Through Regular Order

Commitment to Regular Order

• 🎯 Majority Leader John Thune reaffirms his commitment to funding the government through the regular order consideration of appropriations bills.
• 💡 He expresses disappointment that the second package of appropriations bills will not be moved, stating Republicans were ready but Democrats were not.
• 🚫 Thune criticizes the use of omnibus bills or long-term continuing resolutions (CRs), preferring a process that allows both parties to voice their constituents' concerns.

Past Efforts and Future Goals

• 🗓️ He highlights that Senate Republicans worked hard to return to the regular order process for appropriations.
• ✅ The Senate successfully passed three appropriations bills before the August recess, a feat not achieved since 2018.
• ⚠️ Thune expresses disappointment over a six-week government shutdown, attributing it to Democrat actions.

Preventing Future Shutdowns

• 🤝 Upon returning after the holidays, efforts will be redoubled to fund the government and prevent a repeat of the shutdown.
• 🗣️ Thune hopes Democrat colleagues will join in this effort, taking their stated intentions at face value.
• 🏛️ The goal is to work together to fund the government appropriately through the established regular order and appropriations process.