On September 19, 2025, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) voted in favor of a House-passed funding bill, which would have kept the government open at previous funding levels through November 21, 2025.

However, the Senate failed to approve the clean funding extension on 14 separate occasions before an agreement was finally reached.

The impasse triggered the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, causing missed paychecks, furloughs, travel delays, and uncertainty for millions of Americans.

Ultimately, a bipartisan coalition of 8 Democrats and 52 Republicans passed a bill, funding the government through January 30, 2026. The package also included appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, the Department of Agriculture, and the Legislative Branch through September 30, 2026.

Last night, the House of Representatives approved the Senate’s legislation, officially ending the prolonged stalemate. As he did in September, Rep. Crane voted again to keep the government open.

Throughout the shutdown, Rep. Crane consistently urged his colleagues to support reopening the government. Yet, every single Democrat from Arizona blocked the funding measure.

Although Washington was brought to a standstill, Rep. Crane remained focused on the priorities of rural Arizona during the impasse. He also requested that his own pay be withheld and cosponsored a constitutional amendment to prevent congressional pay and back pay during future shutdowns.

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“Last night, I once again voted to fund the federal government. The American people should never be used as leverage to advance a political agenda,” said Rep. Crane. “To those who dealt with missed paychecks, worked without pay, and lived with great uncertainty, your determination and resolve are admirable. To the amazing people of rural Arizona who stood by one another during this challenge, I’m grateful for your strength and dedication to each other.”