The U.S. Senate is set to decide on whether to support the Continuing Resolution (CR) that will fund the government through September, with current funding set to expire on Friday at 11:59 p.m. The bill, which passed the U.S. House by a 217-213 vote, increases defense and border funding while imposing cuts in other areas. Members of Alabama’s Republican House Congressional delegation voted in favor, citing the importance of avoiding a government shutdown and supporting President Trump’s agenda. However, both Democrats in the delegation opposed the bill, with U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell calling the spending cuts “reckless.” The bill must now garner at least eight Democratic votes in the Senate to overcome a potential filibuster. U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt praised the bill as fiscally responsible, emphasizing the need to keep the government running for the American people. U.S. Rep. Barry Moore also supported the bill for funding border security and ensuring a strong national defense. The decision now lies with the Senate as they determine the fate of government funding through the end of the fiscal year.
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