DeGette Statement on Passage of Government Funding Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after voting to pass a government funding bill that will fund the government through December 20.

“Today, House Democrats once again provided the votes needed to avoid a Republican shutdown. Funding the government is Congress’ most basic responsibility, yet a large portion of the Republican majority voted against this bill – as has been their pattern this Congress. When we come back in November, we need to work together in a serious, bipartisan manner to pass a full slate of legislative items and a bill funding the government for the rest of the fiscal year. The American people deserve more than political dysfunction.”