Central ND News

Senator John Hoeven has commented on the ongoing government funding negotiations in Washington, D.C., following the Senate Democrats' decision not to approve a short-term continuing resolution (CR) that would fund the government through November 21. The House of Representatives had already passed this legislation.

Hoeven stated, “Throughout this year, we have taken a bipartisan approach to the annual appropriations process in the Senate, with the bills we’ve advanced so far receiving broad support from both parties in committee and on the Senate floor. Senate Democrats have decided to suspend this process and force a shutdown over a list of partisan demands totaling more than $1 trillion. During President Biden’s term, Congress passed 13 clean CRs, with 96 percent of Democrats voting in support of those bills, so why are they not willing to join us in passing a clean, short-term continuing resolution now? This would keep the government funded and give us time to finish our appropriations work under regular order.”

The situation reflects ongoing disagreements between parties regarding federal spending and temporary funding measures.