Show-Me State Times

Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) criticized Senate Democrats for voting against a continuing resolution intended to fund the government and prevent a shutdown. In his statement, Schmitt expressed frustration with the decision made by Democratic leadership.

“Democrats just rejected a funding bill to keep the government open and instead chose to yield to their base of radical leftists and shut the government down. This is political theater at the expense of hardworking American families we swore an oath to represent. The American people deserve a government that puts their interests first, not one that shuts the government down to score petty partisan points. The ball remains in their court. Republicans will continue to fight for a responsible, commonsense path forward, while Democrats continue to grandstand,” said Senator Schmitt.

The vote comes amid ongoing disagreements between parties over budget priorities and federal spending measures. A continuing resolution is often used as a temporary measure by Congress when full-year appropriations bills have not been passed before the end of the fiscal year.