Houston Daily

U.S. Representative Brian Babin of Texas's 36th district issued a statement criticizing Democrats for their role in the looming government shutdown expected at midnight. Babin stated, "Democrats are holding the government hostage to force through $1.5 trillion in radical pet projects. House Republicans did our job. We passed the clean, short-term funding bill that Democrats themselves had asked for, with no gimmicks, no partisan riders, and no tricks. Keep in mind, they voted for this 13 times under President Biden," said Rep. Babin.

He continued, "But out of pure political desperation, they voted against their own demands, barreling us toward a shutdown at midnight. Let’s be clear: Republicans voted to keep government open, protect military paychecks, support our veterans, and keep vital services running. Democrats voted for a shutdown. Their rabble-rousing is not in the name of good governance. It is about Democrats choosing political theater over the American people, simply because they hate President Trump and the America First agenda more than they care for you."

Babin has represented Texas's 36th district since winning election in 2014 and has consistently secured re-election victories by significant margins over Democratic opponents.