10.25.23

Senate Taking Important Step Toward Full-Year Appropriations

‘Senate Republicans stand ready to vote on a robust package of amendments to this full-year appropriations measure and pass it quickly on the floor.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding appropriations:

“Government funding is set to run out in 23 days.

“We have a responsibility to keep the lights on and avoid the disastrous effects of a shutdown. We also need to make serious headway toward the full-year funding process that the nation actually deserves.

“This week, thanks to a lot of hard work from Senator Collins, Senator Murray, and our colleagues on the Appropriations Committee, the Senate will finally take an important step in the right direction.

“As we continue to review the President’s request for urgent supplemental appropriations – and make necessary changes – Senate Republicans stand ready to vote on a robust package of amendments to this full-year appropriations measure and pass it quickly out here on the floor.”

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Related Issues: Appropriations