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| https://www.cochran.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/news-releases?ContentRecord_id=ffbd5c93-a271-4389-9cfa-dfe67ac96f04 | COCHRAN VOTES TO AVOID GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN | 2014-09-18 | 2014 | 2014-09 | Republican | House | MS | Thad Cochran | C000567 | www.cochran.senate.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today voted for legislation to keep the government open, while also taking actions to support United States activities to fight Islamic terrorism and the outbreak of Ebola on the African continent. The continuing resolution (CR) approved by the Senate on a 73-22 vote Thursday maintains federal spending at the current FY2014 spending capped-level through Dec. 11, 2014. The 2015 fiscal year begins Oct. 1. “I’m disappointed that not a single FY2015 appropriations bill will have been enacted by the start of the new fiscal year. This situation necessitates a continuing resolution,” Cochran said. “It is my hope that when the Senate reconvene this fall that the Majority Leader will give us a chance to call up, debate and pass these bills.” At the request of the President, the CR includes provisions to support the administration’s plan to address the global security threats posed by Islamic terrorists (ISIS/ISIL). This authorization will last until Dec. 11, the duration of the CR. “I have reservations about the President’s plan, but there are no easy answers to the problems posed by the Islamic terrorist threat to our national interests and the overall stability of the Middle East. This initial authorization, which is limited in duration and includes multiple opportunities for congressional oversight, is a good step to take at this point. The debate will be rejoined later this year,” said Cochran, vice chairman of the Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee. Other notable provisions in the almost two and half month CR include: • Additional funding to support Department of Veterans Affairs treatment of veterans, disabilities claims processing and oversight; • Funding for State Department programs to regional aggression toward the Ukraine and other nations that were once part of the Soviet Union; and, • Funding to support the Centers for Disease Control response to the Ebola virus crisis in Africa, as well as resources to accelerate U.S. Department of Health and Human Services research on Ebola therapies. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |