Whether a government shutdown happens is now up to the U.S. Senate as members decide on whether to support the Continuing Resolution (CR) that will fund the government through September.
The bill passed the U.S. House by a 217-213 vote Tuesday, with only one Democrat voting in favor.
If passed, the spending package would fund the government through the end of the fiscal year. The bill increases defense and border funding and imposes cuts in other areas. Current funding expires at 11:59 p.m. Friday.
Every member of Alabama’s Republican House Congressional delegation voted in favor of the spending package.
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville), who sits on the House Appropriations Committee, called the bill fiscally responsible.
“By working together with President Trump and his administration, the House has produced a responsible spending plan that keeps our government open and functioning for the American people,” Aderholt said.
“Avoiding a shutdown is critical to ensuring our military is funded, our border is secured, and essential services remain operational. Moreover, President Trump’s leadership in calling for unity among Republicans was instrumental in guiding this process. While no plan is perfect, this proposal reflects a commitment to fiscal responsibility and conservative values while keeping our nation strong.”
By working together with President Trump and his administration, the House has produced a responsible spending plan that keeps our government open and functioning for the American people. Avoiding a shutdown is critical to ensuring our military is funded, our border is secured,… https://t.co/mtxjbBUI4f
— Robert Aderholt (@Robert_Aderholt) March 8, 2025
U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) said it is important that the government doesn’t shutdown and hinder the progress of President Donald Trump.
“Today, I voted for a CR to fund border security, ensure a strong national defense, and freeze spending at current levels so we can cut waste, fraud and abuse and reject the status quo of out-of-control spending,” Moore said. “We must keep the government running so we can continue advancing President Trump’s America First agenda!”
While the Republican supported the bill, both Democrats in the Alabama Congressional delegation voted against it.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Birmingham) called the spending cuts in the bill “reckless.”
“Trump’s partisan spending bill cuts cancer research, kicks families out of their homes, and even slashes funding to preserve our civil rights history,” Sewell said. “Alabama families shouldn’t be forced to foot the bill for his billionaire tax cuts. I voted NO.”
Trump’s partisan spending bill cuts cancer research, kicks families out of their homes, and even slashes funding to preserve our civil rights history. Alabama families shouldn’t be forced to foot the bill for his billionaire tax cuts. I voted NO. pic.twitter.com/RO9UZF6FeZ
— Rep. Terri A. Sewell (@RepTerriSewell) March 12, 2025
The bill needs at least eight Democratic votes to reach the 60-vote threshold to overcome a potential filibuster.
Yaffee is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts “The Yaffee Program” weekdays 9-11 a.m. on WVNN. You can follow him on X @Yaffee
