East Idaho Times

U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) has issued a statement following his vote against the Continuing Resolution.

"Passing a continuing resolution merely kicks the can down the road, and by doing so Congress has shirked its constitutional duty to fund the government and ensure the responsible stewardship of taxpayer dollars," Risch said. "It is not fair to Idahoans to delay another funding fight until after a pivotal election and before the holidays. Congress must do better."

The Continuing Resolution, which funds the government through December 20, 2024, passed the Senate with a vote of 78-18.