Senator John Thune's Plea to Democrats: Pass CR to Prevent Government Shutdown

Urgent Appeal for Government Funding

• 📌 Senator John Thune made a final appeal on the Senate floor for Democrats to pass a Continuing Resolution (CR) to prevent a government shutdown.
• 💡 The proposed CR is described as a simple, straightforward, clean, nonpartisan, short-term measure, extending funding until November 21st.
• 🎯 This extension is intended to allow appropriators time to complete the appropriations process, a task Thune noted was not accomplished by the Democrats when they held the majority.

Democratic Opposition and Public Opinion

• ⚠️ Thune expressed concern that Democrats would reject the clean funding extension and choose to shut down the government.
• 📊 He cited a New York Times poll indicating that 65% of respondents believe Democrats should not shut down the government if their demands are not met.
• 🗣️ Thune highlighted that many Democrats, Republicans, and Independents want the government to remain open.

Reasons for Democratic Stance

• 🚀 Thune suggested that the Democrats' stance is driven by their far-left base and a determination to oppose anything associated with President Trump.
• 🤝 He urged Democrat colleagues who prioritize their constituents over dictates from far-left interest groups to reconsider their position.
• 💼 Thune stated that Democrat leaders may be determined to take government funding hostage for partisan purposes, but colleagues do not have to join them.

Procedural Votes

• ✅ The Senate proceeded to a motion to reconsider the vote on passage of HR5371, with the motion being agreed to.
• 🗳️ A subsequent motion to reconsider the vote on passage of HR5371 was also agreed to, moving towards a vote on the bill itself.