Rep. Mike Thompson Votes for Short-Term Budget to Keep Government Running

Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), a senior member of the House Committee on Ways & Means, today voted for a short-term Continuing Resolution to keep the federal government operating until a compromise can be reached on a year-long funding bill. The bill, which passed by a 335-91 vote margin, would prevent a looming government-wide shutdown and gives the House, Senate, and White House more time to reach an agreement on a long-term funding bill.

“Unless Congress and the president come together to pass a short-term spending bill, crucial services and programs the American people rely on will come to a halt,” said Rep. Thompson. “Given the potential impact on working families in my community and across our country, a shutdown is simply not an acceptable option. This legislation gives both sides more time to hash out their differences and come up with a longer-term solution that's thoughtful and fiscally responsible.”

The Continuing Resolution contains funding to allow government agencies and programs to continue operating through March 18 and reduces spending by $4 billion.