Senator Schmitt Calls for Individual Votes on Funding Bills in Speech on Senate Floor

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Eric Schmitt spoke on the Senate floor urging the Senate to return to regular order, debate and vote on individual appropriations bills, and steer clear of massive omnibus bills with another federal government shutdown looming, including for future votes on foreign aid packages:  

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Background:

• Senator Schmitt has been consistent in his calls to urge the Senate to debate and vote on appropriations bills individually to increase transparency and avoid massive omnibus bills. 
• Senator Schmitt will continue to fight for an appropriations process that rids Washington of its “deadlines instead of dollars” mentality.