Katie Britt's Stand Against a Government Shutdown Senator Katie Britt Urges Bipartisan Action to Prevent Reckless Shutdown

As the looming deadline for government funding approached, U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) took to the Senate floor to deliver a passionate appeal to her Democratic colleagues, urging them to act responsibly and prevent an avoidable government shutdown. Britt's speech highlighted her concerns over partisan politics interfering with the legislative process and emphasized the importance of putting the needs of the American people first.

Britt strongly advocated for the passage of a "clean continuing resolution" (CR), which would fund the government for seven weeks without introducing new partisan spending measures. She argued that approving the CR is vital not only to avert a shutdown, but also to provide lawmakers time to return to "regular order" and pass bipartisan appropriations bills. Britt warned against relying on long-term continuing resolutions, expressing that such measures would perpetuate spending levels set under President Biden-levels she believes the American people neither supported nor can afford.

Throughout her remarks, Britt placed the responsibility for the potential shutdown squarely on the shoulders of the Democratic minority, stating, "There is no one to blame but the Democrats." She criticized Democratic leaders for prioritizing political maneuvering over genuine legislative progress and made it clear that Republicans are prepared to work for the benefit of the nation. Britt asserted that if a shutdown were to occur, its consequences-including missed paychecks for federal workers-would be the result of Democratic inaction.

Senator Britt concluded her address by calling on her colleagues across the aisle to rise above partisan divides and focus on governing. She urged Democrats to choose the path of accountability and transparency, rather than one of obstruction and political gamesmanship. Britt's stance reflects her broader commitment to responsible governance and her belief that Congress must prioritize the well-being of the American people over party interests.

The American people took control of the Senate from the Democrats last year, but under the arcane rules of the U.S. Senate it takes 60 votes to overturn a filibuster and Republicans do not have a majority that large.

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) faces reelection next year and fears that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-New York) will challenge him in the Democratic primary saying that he did not do enough to stand up to President Donald J. Trump (R). Schumer is letting his fears for his political future undermine the needs of the country. The House has already funned a clean resolution to keep the government funded. The Senate is where there is a problem. Schumer could lift the filibuster and vote for the C.R. - the same CR they passed just a couple of months ago; but some on the Left would accuse him of weakness.