Washington, Sept. 1 -- Representative Emanuel Cleaver issued the following press release:
(Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) voted in favor of a Continuing Resolution that maintains funding for federal programs through December 11. The bipartisan legislation was passed by the House of Representatives by a vote of 370-48, averting another government shutdown under Republican leadership.
"Government shutdowns are deeply harmful to Missouri families and workers across our congressional district. Thankfully, after overseeing the longest government shutdown in history last year, Republicans in the House, Senate, and White House have agreed to work with Democrats on legislation that will keep the governme...