Moolenaar Votes to Avoid Government Shutdown

Today, Congressman John Moolenaar voted in favor of H.R. 5371, a short-term, clean continuing resolution to keep the government funded through November 21. The resolution avoids a government shutdown, and maintains programs Michigan residents rely on like Social Security, Medicare, and the Farm Service Agency.

"Passing a short-term clean CR to avoid a costly government shutdown is the responsible thing to do. A shutdown would put our national security at risk and disrupt federal programs Michigan seniors and farmers count on. Unfortunately, 210 Democrat members chose politics over responsible governing and voted against the bill. As the only member from Michigan on the House Appropriations Committee, I will continue my work to ensure our state's priorities are reflected in the appropriations process," said Moolenaar. 

The House Appropriations Committee has advanced all twelve government funding bills, and the House has passed three.  Avoiding shutdown allows the House to move forward with the normal FY26 appropriations process to fund the government.

H.R. 5371 passed the House of Representatives 217-212.