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Senator Eric Schmitt, representing Missouri in the U.S. Senate, commented on recent congressional actions and the looming threat of a government shutdown in a series of posts on September 30, 2025.

Earlier that day, Schmitt highlighted the passage of a fiscal measure: "That's also why it was so important that we passed the historic rescissions package earlier this year — taking back some of these monies Democrats had appropriated to astroturf their radical activist class." (posted at 18:48 UTC).

As Congress faced an imminent funding deadline, Schmitt pointed to partisan responsibility for averting a shutdown: "We're just hours away from a government shutdown and the ball is in the Democrats' court. They can choose to fight for the American people or they can choose to shutdown the government to appease their radical base." (posted at 20:13 UTC).

Later in the evening, he updated followers about his vote on pending legislation: "I just voted YES to keep the government open and fight for the American people." (posted at 23:06 UTC).

A rescissions package is a legislative tool used by Congress to revoke previously approved funds, often as part of efforts to reduce federal spending or address budgetary concerns. Such measures have been used historically during periods of heightened debate over federal expenditures and deficits.

Government shutdowns occur when Congress fails to pass funding bills or continuing resolutions needed to finance federal operations. The most recent major shutdown lasted from December 2018 through January 2019, resulting in significant disruptions across various agencies and services.