Congressman Juan Ciscomani, who represents Arizona’s 6th district in the U.S. Congress, released a statement following the government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025. The shutdown occurred after Senate Democrats did not pass a clean continuing resolution (CR), H.R. 5371, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026.
Ciscomani emphasized the impact of the shutdown on his constituents: “A government shutdown impacts real people, real jobs, and real kitchen tables across the nation – but especially in Arizona’s sixth congressional district. In our district, it harms members of the Armed Forces, CBP Agents, air traffic controllers, seniors, veterans, and so many more,” Congressman Ciscomani said.
He also highlighted his record regarding continuing resolutions: “I have voted and passed SIX continuing resolutions under both Presidents Biden and Trump to avoid government shutdowns. As an appropriator, I know CRs are not ideal – but it prevents a shutdown of the federal government.”
Ciscomani criticized those who opposed the resolution: “Regardless of how my Democrat colleagues try to justify it, a vote against a CR is a vote to shut down the government. Period. I choose to govern, and Democrats choose politics. I voted based on what I stand for, not based on who sits in the White House. To both of our Arizona Senators, do better and put people before politics.”
Ciscomani has represented Arizona’s 6th district since replacing Ann Kirkpatrick in 2023. He secured his seat by defeating Kirsten Engel in both the 2022 and 2024 general elections.
