RSC Members Defeat Another Democrat Shutdown Attempt, Pass Clean CR to Keep the Government Open

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives passed the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through December 11 while Congress continues advancing full-year appropriations legislation.

Democrats caused two funding lapses this fiscal year, wasting taxpayer dollars, disrupting government operations, and undermining public safety. By passing a clean CR, House Republicans have prevented Democrats from using American families, troops, and small businesses as political pawns to appease their radical base once again.

Here’s what Members of the Republican Study Committee (RSC) had to say after averting another costly and disruptive government shutdown:

“Today’s vote is the culmination of House Republicans moving proactively, decisively, and strategically earlier this summer. The action we took paved the way for the Senate to promptly engage in the process, and I am proud to say we are now sending this funding extension to President Trump without waiting for the clock to run out. Responsible governance means putting the well-being and stability of the nation first, and this legislation does just that. It protects our national security, preserves critical services, and denies partisan shutdown agitators the leverage they have repeatedly sought. The bill is simple by design – no poison pills, no divisive wish lists, and no political gimmicks. Just a clean, straightforward measure that keeps the government working, provides more time to address full-year bills, and trades the familiar cycle of Senate Democrat brinkmanship for something far more useful: certainty,” said Rep. Tom Cole (OK-04), Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations.

“House Republicans came to Washington to govern, and today we did just that by keeping the government open and avoiding another Democrat-manufactured shutdown despite the Left trying to hold the process hostage. We have a responsibility to keep the government funded and operating, and we take that seriously as we continue the work of finishing full year conservative appropriations,” said RSC Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11).

“Shutting down the government isn’t a solution, it’s simply a failure to govern. This Continuing Resolution isn’t where we should end up, but it’s the right vote right now to keep the government open, protect taxpayers, and give us the time to finish the job and pass all twelve appropriations bills,” said RSC Messaging Task Force Chair Mark Alford (MO-04).

“House Republicans are doing our job a full month early. This is a clean bill and it keeps the government open. Last fall, Senate Democrats voted 15 times to keep the government closed for 43 days. Americans paid twice for that: $400 million a day for work that never happened, and up to $14 billion permanently erased from our economy. This week, we are keeping the lights on and the tab closed,” said RSC Emerging Tech Task Force Chair Kat Cammack (FL-03).

“This week, House Republicans are ensuring that members of the other party do not have an opportunity to repeat last year’s government shutdown, the longest in American history, by passing a Continuing Resolution to keep our government open. As a proud member of the House Appropriations Committee, I am committed to responsible governance and keeping our government open,” said Rep. Michael Guest (MS-03).

“Hardworking families deserve fiscal responsibility and a government that puts taxpayers first—period. That’s why I voted to keep the government open and prevent another costly Democrat-led shutdown. Washington must stop wasting taxpayer dollars and start putting America first,” said Rep. James Gallagher (CA-01).