Aderholt said he decided not to run for the position because of the razor-thin majority Republicans currently have and the conference's overall standing.
U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) are pushing for changes to the congressional appropriations process.
With a new House Speaker taking the lead, Congress is making progress on passing appropriations bills as another possible shutdown approaches.
Congress has until the end of this week to approve 12 appropriations bills to keep the government running or else risk a shutdown.
With Congress’ August recess coming to a close next week, U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) is already preparing for what could be the next major political battle involving government funding.
Contrary to recent reporting on behalf of AL(dot)com, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) recently brought home nearly $95 million in appropriations from the state.