House Speaker Mike Johnson has given lawmakers the green light to pack their bags and head back to Washington D.C. The end of a record-breaking government shutdown is finally within sight.
In a statement released on Monday morning, Johnson announced that he plans to call the House of Representatives back into session as soon as the Senate approves a government funding bill. This move marks a significant turning point in the negotiations that have been underway since the shutdown began last week.
Johnson's plan calls for the House and Senate to work together to pass legislation that funds the government, with the aim of preventing further disruptions to services and programs affected by the shutdown. With the Senate on board, it's likely that the bill will make its way back to the House for a vote, paving the way for the shutdown to come to an end.
The timing of Johnson's announcement has been seen as a response to pressure from lawmakers who are eager to put an end to the shutdown and get back to work. With over 800,000 federal employees furloughed and millions more impacted by the shutdown, there is growing concern about the impact on the economy and key services.
As negotiations continue in the Senate, Johnson's move has injected new energy into the process, with many lawmakers hopeful that a deal will be reached soon. The White House has also weighed in on the issue, releasing a statement expressing support for Johnson's plan to call the House back into session. With progress being made on both sides of the aisle, it remains to be seen whether the shutdown can be brought to an end before the end of the month.
In a statement released on Monday morning, Johnson announced that he plans to call the House of Representatives back into session as soon as the Senate approves a government funding bill. This move marks a significant turning point in the negotiations that have been underway since the shutdown began last week.
Johnson's plan calls for the House and Senate to work together to pass legislation that funds the government, with the aim of preventing further disruptions to services and programs affected by the shutdown. With the Senate on board, it's likely that the bill will make its way back to the House for a vote, paving the way for the shutdown to come to an end.
The timing of Johnson's announcement has been seen as a response to pressure from lawmakers who are eager to put an end to the shutdown and get back to work. With over 800,000 federal employees furloughed and millions more impacted by the shutdown, there is growing concern about the impact on the economy and key services.
As negotiations continue in the Senate, Johnson's move has injected new energy into the process, with many lawmakers hopeful that a deal will be reached soon. The White House has also weighed in on the issue, releasing a statement expressing support for Johnson's plan to call the House back into session. With progress being made on both sides of the aisle, it remains to be seen whether the shutdown can be brought to an end before the end of the month.
. I mean, 800k federal employees furloughed is crazy! It's been a nightmare for all those people and their families 
. But I guess it's good that Mike Johnson is taking charge and trying to get everyone back on track 
. I'm just hoping they can figure out this funding bill thing soon, so we don't have to deal with another shutdown in the near future 
. The economy is already getting affected, and it's not just about the people who are directly impacted – it's also got a ripple effect on businesses and services 
. Fingers crossed they can get something done before the end of the month! 
I'm actually feeling really relieved when I heard about this news... 800k+ people affected by the shutdown is just crazy 
and all those government services are kinda non-existent right now 
. It's awesome that lawmakers are finally putting their heads together to find a solution 
. Fingers crossed that everything will get resolved soon so we can get back to normal life 
. I mean, let's be real, it's been a while since we've had some peace and quiet in the States 
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. The fact that the White House is supporting Mike Johnson's plan is a good sign too 
. I'm just hoping we can avoid any more delays and get our government up and running smoothly again 
! I was getting worried that our services were gonna get hit hard and I'd be stuck without my favorite shows and whatnot 
. The House Speaker's plan to work with the Senate sounds like a solid move, we just need them to get on the same page now 
. 800k+ furloughed employees? That's crazy talk 
. Like, 800k ppl furloughed? That's insane! I feel bad for all those workers who are struggling to make ends meet. But at the same time, it's kinda nice to know that some progress is being made. I just hope they can get it done before the end of the month, or we'll be in for a whole lotta drama 
it's just a waste of time and resources. I mean, come on, we're still gonna pass a funding bill that most people don't even agree on? It's like we're just going through the motions at this point. And let's be real, it's not like the Senate was holding up the whole thing or anything... they were just trying to negotiate for better deals for their own districts 
let's keep our fingers crossed it happens before the end of the month 
mike johnson seems like a genius tho 
, bringing both houses together 2 pass legislation is a great idea 
. let's hope a deal gets done ASAP 
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), I gotta wonder how hard it would be to, like, fund the government through some creative means? Maybe we could sell more flags or something? 
Anyway, I'm rooting for them to get this thing figured out. We need our government working again ASAP! 
about this news!! finally something is happening about that gov't shutdown 
and it's all thanks to house speaker mike johnson 
️ now we might actually get a deal done before the end of the month 
can u imagine how relieved those 800k+ gov't employees must be 
. It's been dragging on for weeks and it's affecting so many people's lives, not just their paychecks but also the services they need like healthcare and social security. I'm glad to see lawmakers putting pressure on Mike Johnson to get this sorted out ASAP 
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. fingers crossed that johnson's plan works out and we can get this shutdown wrapped up before the end of the month 
. Have we really learned nothing from past shutdowns? The economy's already taking a hit and over 800k federal employees are out of work 
! I mean, who needs that much drama in their life? With over 800k federal employees on the furlough and millions more affected, it's been like a big ol' game of musical chairs for everyone. But seriously, with House Speaker Mike Johnson calling the shots now, I'm hoping we'll see some actual progress soon. And let's be real, who doesn't love a good resolution to a situation? The White House is on board too, so fingers crossed it's all gonna come together without any more hiccups. Bring on the end of this shutdown and let's get back to work!