On the recordSeptember 30, 2023
We deal with a lot of complicated issues in this House, and this is not one of them. Let's be clear: 12 hours from now the Federal Government shuts down if we don't act. This bill will fund the Federal Government for 45 days with a clean continuing resolution, with just the addition of disaster funding. That is all this is. Let's not get too complicated. We are out of time. We either vote ``yes'' to keep the Federal Government open or we will shut the government down. This is not very complicated. We either vote to keep the government open by voting ``yes,'' or vote ``no'' and take responsibility for shutting down the Federal Government. This could not be simpler. This could not be easier. The American people are wise, and they get it. It is hard to believe that some Members of Congress would be confused on something so easy. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
