Senator Blackburn talks latest on government shutdown, Memphis Safe Task Force
JACKSON, Tenn. — Many are wanting to know when the government will reopen and benefits will be available again.
We sat down with one elected official and asked when the government could potentially reopen as well as the progress of the operation in Memphis.
It is possible that the government shutdown may be nearing its end. Yesterday, a rare Sunday session in the Senate led to the passing of a motion to proceed with a short term funding bill by a vote of 60-40.
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn shared with us some of her insight from inside the capitol.
Senator Blackburn also went into detail about what changes had been made to previous bills to garner support from across the aisle.
“Eight democrats joined with republicans to pass the motion to proceed, and then later today we’ll vote cloture, and probably final passage later this evening,” said Sen. Blackburn.
Senator Blackburn also went into detail about what the motion entailed and what has been happening in the senate during the shutdown.
“A clean CR which is the Biden budget numbers and it is just a continuation of government, and then moving on to the appropriations bills–we have already passed three,” said Sen. Blackburn.
If the Senate passes a bill, it will then go to the House of Representatives where the GOP holds a six seat majority.
If it passes the House, its next stop will be President Trump’s desk to be signed.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has called representative to return to Washington for a vote as soon as possible.
Senator Blackburn is hopeful and expecting the shutdown to end soon. In addition to the shutdown, she provided an update to the progress and status of the operation in Memphis.
“We have seen over 2,000 arrests that have been made there are about 150 gang leaders that have been apprehended. I do know that the U.S. Attorneys office is working make certain that they are getting these cases assigned,” said Sen. Blackburn.
Senator Blackburn said the efforts in Memphis are having an impact at reducing crime in Shelby County.
Earlier Monday afternoon, the Senate voted for an end to debate and force a vote. The vote for final passage is expected by Monday evening.
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