Rep. Cleaver’s Statement in Support of Continuing Resolution to Avoid Another Senseless Shutdown

(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed another Continuing Resolution to keep the government open and avoid a senseless shutdown.

“Due to a minor procedure on my knee, I was unable to vote for the Continuing Resolution that was passed by the House of Representatives and U.S. Senate earlier this afternoon. While I have always said that Continuing Resolutions are an awful way to govern, a shutdown of the federal government—and all the critical services it provides to America’s children, families, and seniors—is simply unacceptable.

“For that reason, I would have supported the legislation to prevent another harmful shutdown had I voted today. Now, it is imperative that lawmakers across the political spectrum come together, negotiate in good-faith, and pass a bipartisan budget that will meet the needs of our communities. I look forward assisting in achieving that goal when the House returns to Washington.”

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Emanuel Cleaver, II is the U.S. Representative for Missouri's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Kansas City, Independence, Lee's Summit, Raytown, Grandview, Sugar Creek, Greenwood, Blue Springs, North Kansas City, Gladstone, and Claycomo. He is a member of the exclusive House Financial Services Committee and Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance.