Speaker Mike Johnson Urges Democrats to Support Continuing Resolution

Plea to Democrats

• 🎯 Speaker Mike Johnson is making a plea to Democrats, specifically centrist Senators, to vote for the continuing resolution (CR).
• 💡 He believes Democrats know in their hearts that their current stance is wrong and is asking them to do the right thing.

Government Shutdown Concerns

• 🏛️ Johnson criticizes the Senate's potential to spike a bill passed by the House to pay essential workers, calling it a waste of time and an attempt to relieve pressure on Chuck Schumer to reopen the government.
• ⏳ The original CR was set to extend appropriations until November 21st, but with October gone, the deadline is approaching, necessitating a day-by-day evaluation of the situation.

Ongoing Negotiations

• 🤝 Despite the House not being in session, appropriators are working on bills, and discussions are occurring at leadership levels across chambers and parties.
• 🗣️ Johnson references past impassioned speeches by Democrats condemning government shutdowns and harmful policies, contrasting them with their current position.