House GOP Calls For Unity
Washington, D.C. — Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is holding the line against Democrat spending demands, calling for unity among House Republicans as the government shutdown battle intensifies.
During a private Saturday morning conference call, Johnson and GOP leaders urged Republicans to stay united and disciplined in their fight for fiscal responsibility and border security, rejecting pressure from Senate Democrats who continue to block the House’s “clean” seven-week funding bill.
🔹 Johnson: “We Won’t Bow to Democrat Pressure”
Johnson canceled next week’s scheduled House votes — a strategic move to keep the focus on Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), who have now voted four times against a straightforward bill to keep the government open without additional spending or left-wing policy demands.
Johnson emphasized Friday that the House will return to session “the moment Senator Chuck Schumer stops blocking efforts to reopen the government,” making it clear that Republicans have no intention of yielding to Washington’s reckless spending habits.
🔹 Democrats Push for Obamacare Handouts — GOP Says “Not a Chance”
Democrats have countered with a bill demanding new healthcare subsidies tied to the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare), which are set to expire this year. Republicans argue that such negotiations should happen after the government is reopened — not during a shutdown created by Democrat obstruction.
“We can’t make promises on COVID-era subsidies that don’t have the votes to pass,” said Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-S.D.). “We’re willing to talk — but not while Democrats hold the government hostage.”
🔹 Democrats Play Politics Instead of Governing
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) lashed out at Johnson, accusing Republicans of “taking a vacation.” His statement — filled with partisan jabs — even referenced delaying the swearing-in of an Arizona Democrat and blocking the release of files linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
Conservatives dismissed Jeffries’ remarks as grandstanding, noting that Democrats themselves have repeatedly voted to extend the shutdown by rejecting the GOP’s clean bill.
“Democrats are putting politics above the American people,” one GOP lawmaker said. “They’d rather protect Washington bureaucracy than reopen the government.”
🔹 A Defining Test of Leadership
For many conservatives, this shutdown fight is bigger than a budget debate — it’s a test of whether Republicans can finally rein in spending, protect taxpayers, and stop the endless stream of Washington handouts.
Speaker Johnson’s message is clear: the GOP will stand united for fiscal discipline, strong borders, and common-sense government — while Democrats continue to gamble with America’s future.
