WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) released the following statement after voting 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. 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 funds the government through December 20, 2024. The measure passed the Senate 78-18.

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