Sen. Tim Scott votes to pass government funding bill

Washington — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) voted today to pass a continuing resolution (CR) that would fund the government through December. With current funding set to expire at the end of the fiscal year on September 30, this CR demonstrates Senate Republicans’ efforts to keep the government funded while giving Congress time to continue working on appropriations bills and avoid a government shutdown. Senator Scott released the following statement: “The American people deserve a government that works for them, and that means keeping the government open and operating,” said Sen. Scott . “Today, the Senate passed a short-term spending bill that puts American workers and families first. In doing so, we are committed to avoiding another unnecessary shutdown, ensuring hardworking Americans continue receiving their paychecks, and protecting critical programs and services for families in South Carolina and across the country. I look forward to working with my colleagues to advance a fiscal year 2027 funding bill that reflects our commitment to fiscal responsibility and a strong future for the American people.” Background: The CR was agreed to by the Senate Appropriations Committee and funds the government through December 11 at current levels in most cases. Democrat-forced shutdowns over the past year have caused a loss of $7 billion to $14 billion in GDP , led to more than 7,500 flight cancellations that cost the travel industry $2.6 billion, and left 1.3 million troops to face pay uncertainty. The Senate version of the CR contains several bipartisan extensions, including maintaining funds for housing and nutrition programs, extending authorization for veterans’ health care, the Defense Production Act, and making adjustments for programs including the Disaster Relief Fund. ###