Rep. Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 4th District | Official facebook
Rep. Mark Alford, U.S. Representative for Missouri's 4th District | Official facebook
Rep. Mark Alford, a U.S. Congressman representing Missouri’s 4th district since 2023, posted a series of messages on September 19, 2025, emphasizing his support for a continuing resolution (CR) to keep the federal government open.
In his first post at 15:02 UTC, Alford stated, "This clean CR keeps America open: troops paid, veterans cared for, and our economy strong. If Democrats block it, they’ll own the Schumer Shutdown. https://t.co/05XDdME5Uh"
A second post at 15:10 UTC contained only a link: "https://t.co/5EL3moQvNM"
Later that day at 15:32 UTC, Alford reiterated his stance with another message: "This clean CR keeps government OPEN & working for YOU:
Troops get paid
Veterans get care
Border secured
Strong economy
If Dems block it, they’ll OWN the Schumer Shutdown https://t.co/Q2K5W5ibkW"
The posts reflect ongoing debates in Congress over government funding and potential shutdowns. The term "Schumer Shutdown," referenced by Alford in both tweets, refers to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and is used by some Republicans to assign blame to Democrats if an agreement is not reached.
Alford has served as the representative for Missouri’s 4th District since replacing Vicky Hartzler in 2023. He was born in Baytown, Texas in 1963 and currently resides in Lake Winnebago. Alford graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a BA in 1988.
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