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2 key Democrats against legislation using automatic CRs to prevent shutdowns

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., opposes legislative proposals to use automatic continuing resolutions to prevent future government shutdowns. Credit: Bill Clark, CQ Roll Call file photo

Democratic leaders say Congress should do its job and pass appropriations bills

House Democrats likely won’t take up legislation that would use automatic continuing resolutions to prevent future government shutdowns, after two key leaders came out against the idea Tuesday.

House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, who controls the floor schedule, and Appropriations Chairwoman Nita M. Lowey, who leads the panel with jurisdiction over the matter, said they oppose measures triggering automatic CRs in the event of a government funding lapse.

“I personally am reticent about automatic bills that in effect take Congress out of having to make decisions,” Hoyer told reporters.

View the complete January 29 article by Lindsey McPherson and Kellie Mejdrich on The Roll Call website here.

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