Congressman Aderholt votes in favor of avoiding a government shutdown

March 11, 2025 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Robert Aderholt (R-AL04) voted in favor of a Continuing Resolution (CR) that would fully fund the federal government for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2025, avoiding a crippling government shutdown.

"While this is not a perfect bill, it was necessary to keep the government functioning, ensure our military is fully funded, and provide certainty for the American people," said Congressman Aderholt. "Reckless spending and bloated budgets have no place in our government, and I remain committed to reining in unnecessary expenditures while supporting essential services that Americans rely on daily."

Representative Aderholt emphasized the need for responsible budgeting while avoiding the harmful consequences of a government shutdown.

"I will continue working with my colleagues to push for long-term, fiscally responsible solutions that rein in wasteful spending and put America on a sustainable path forward," Aderholt said.

Congressman Aderholt also praised the leadership of Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and President Donald J. Trump (R) in guiding this government funding measure through the House.

"Their steadfast leadership and commitment to conservative principles have been instrumental in keeping our government running while prioritizing the needs of hardworking Americans," said Aderholt. "I urge the Senate to swiftly pass this resolution and ensure that the government remains funded without unnecessary delays."

This fiscal year began on October 1, 2024, during President Joseph R. Biden's (D) presidency. The Biden years were known for a lack of any fiscal restraint and unprecedented levels of government spending. The American Rescue Plan Act, trillion dollars plus annual budget deficits, a trillion-dollar infrastructure make work spending bill, massive defense budgets, financial support for migrants, and the Ukraine War all contributed to adding $trillions to the national debt, while spurring the highest inflation the U.S. has seen in over forty years. Keeping the government funded while unwinding this fiscal mess without plunging the economy into a recession will be a challenge for the Trump administration.

"This funding bill is also crucial in giving President Trump the time and ability to focus on crafting his first budget for Fiscal Year 2026," Aderholt explained. "If we continue to debate FY 2025 spending, it will only create further uncertainty and delay the work needed to set our country on a responsible fiscal path for the future."

The question now is: will the Senate pass the House C.R. as is or will it send pass its own version of a budget and send it back to the House – likely leading to a short-term government shutdown or just pass a 30 day CR to renegotiate.

Robert Aderholt has represented Alabama in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1996.