House Speaker Mike Johnson says members will have to make up for lost time once the government shutdown is over. Johnson looks forward to Congress returning to a regular legislative session after the House has been in recess for several weeks. And he offers this warning to fellow lawmakers. The House Speaker sent lawmakers home after […]
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Speaker Johnson says House will face long days, nights after shutdown ends
House Speaker Mike Johnson says members will have to make up for lost time once the government shutdown is over. Johnson looks forward to Congress returning to a regular legislative session after the House has been in recess for several weeks. And he offers this warning to fellow lawmakers. The House Speaker sent lawmakers home after their September 19th vote to approve a temporary spending bill — and has refused to bring them back until the government reopens.
