Shutdown Showdown: Are Dems to Blame?

Looks like we might be staring down the barrel of a government shutdown on October 1, 2025, and U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) is pointing the finger squarely at the Democrats.

House GOP vs. Senate Dems

Aderholt claims House Republicans, with a single Dem onboard, already passed a bill to keep things funded until November 20th. But, he says, Senate Democrats blocked it.

Aderholt's Accusation

Aderholt, who heads the House Appropriations Committee, isn't holding back: a shutdown, he insists, will be all on the Dems. "The House passed a clean CR to keep the government running," Aderholt stated. "This is what Democrats said they wanted! But then they voted against it... Any attempt to blame Republicans just doesn’t fly."

Dems' Countermove

Senate Democrats aren't taking this lying down. They proposed their own CR to fund the government until October 31st. This version would permanently extend health care premium subsidies and restore Medicaid funding that Republicans had previously cut.

Moore Weighs In

U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise) piled on, accusing Democrats of just "standing in the way" of progress in Congress. He urges them to get on board with the House GOP's "clean" bill.

Standoff Continues

Will cooler heads prevail, or are we headed for a shutdown? The clock is ticking, and it looks like both sides are digging in their heels.