Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger’s Statement on Voting to Reopen the Federal Government

November 13, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger (R-TN) released the following statement after the longest government shutdown in history, driven by Democrats’ absurd political motivations, comes to an end: “Democrats caused unnecessary pain for families, farmers, federal workers and our service members during their shutdown charades. As the government opens back up, I hope Democrats have learned their lesson that the lives of the American people should never be used as political bargaining chips.” – Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger ###