Source: United States House of Representatives – Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin (MI-08)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin (MI-07) released the following statement after voting to extend government funding and avoid a government shutdown. This afternoon the House passed a Continuing Resolution to fund the government until December 20, 2024 with broad bipartisan support.
“This evening, I voted along with an overwhelming bipartisan majority to keep the government funded through December and avoid a shutdown that would be costly for Michigan and our country. In addition to extending current funding levels, this measure also supports multiple bipartisan priorities, including the U.S. Secret Service and its work protecting Presidential candidates and support for communities affected by natural disasters. The U.S. Senate has also reached an agreement to vote on this legislation today, so it will soon be on its way to the President’s desk to be signed into law.
“When Congress returns in November, it should continue the bipartisan approach that led to this agreement and negotiate a budget free of partisan items. We do our best work when we work together – even when it’s hard. Our constituents expect their lawmakers to get in a room, hammer out a compromise, and move the ball forward for the American people – and they deserve nothing less.”