Wittman Votes for Continuing Resolution, Averting Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) voted in favor of H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026, to ensure continuity of government operations through November 21, 2025.

"Funding the government is essential for ensuring that servicemembers, federal employees, and hardworking American families do not have to deal with unnecessary uncertainty," said Rep. Wittman. "Though I believe that Congress must return to the appropriations process, which provides long-term stability, the continuing resolution prevents a potentially disastrous government shutdown. Through this extension, I remain committed to working to deliver responsible funding solutions for Virginians."

Congressman Wittman has consistently introduced numerous pieces of legislation to hold Members of Congress accountable for the budget process.

• No Budget, No Pay Act: Withholds members' pay until a budget is passed.
• Stay on Schedule Resolution: would require the House to stay in session through August instead of taking a month-long recess – if all government funding bills are not passed by the end of July.
• Inaction Has Consequences Act: would withhold Member pay if all 12 government funding bills are not done by the end of the fiscal year.

The Congressman is a cosponsor of the bipartisan Pay Our Troops Act to ensure members of the military are paid in the event of a government shutdown.