Byrne: Democrats Finally End the #SchumerShutdown

Congressman Bradley Byrne (R-AL) issued the following statement after voting to end the shutdown of the federal government.

Congressman Byrne said: “This shutdown was meaningless and petty. Senate Democrats shut down the federal government over illegal immigration, but thankfully they caved after realizing the blame was squarely on their shoulders.

“To make clear, there was no agreement made in the House about any issues relating to illegal immigration. This #SchumerShutdown accomplished absolutely nothing. I hate that this whole ordeal even occurred, but I am glad the federal government can now return to business.”

The bill will fund the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) for six years and fund the remainder of the federal government through February 8, 2018.