No surprise, Republicans are lying about the cause of the shutdown
As Democrats have finally found their spine and stood up for America's working class and poor, Republicans are just flatly lying.
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Rep. Sewell releases statement on government shutdown
Sewell criticized the Republican-led Congress and Trump administration for failing to pass appropriations, leading to a government shutdown.
October 2, 2025
Government shutdown: Trump, GOP refuse to protect healthcare leading to shutdown
Democrats refused to allow 4 million Americans to lose health care coverage. Republicans refused to compromise on tax cuts for the wealthy.
Cover Alabama urges Congress to extend ACA tax credits as part of budget negotiations
A nonpartisan alliance of groups urged Congress to extend Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits, critical for 400,000 Alabamians' coverage.
Rep. Sewell votes against “partisan” Republican spending bill
Sewell opposed the Republican spending bill, criticizing its impact on healthcare, veterans' benefits and education.
September 22, 2025
Sens. Britt, Tuberville sign onto legislation to prevent government shutdowns
Britt and Tuberville backed a bill that would prevent federal shutdowns, requiring Congress to stay in D.C. until budget work is done.
Rep. Sewell releases statement on potential Trump-Musk shutdown
Alabama communities could lose out on $284 million in urgently needed disaster assistance, Sewell said.
December 20, 2024
Sewell: Republican government shutdown would harm families in Alabama
“Alabama families shouldn’t be forced to pay the price for House Republicans’ inability to govern,” Sewell said.
September 28, 2023
Trump signs COVID relief, omnibus spending bill
Trump’s signing of the $1.4 trillion omnibus spending bill means that there will not be a government shutdown.
Shutdown nears as Trump resists signing spending, COVID relief bill
Congress will meet on Monday to try to avoid a pending government shutdown.