WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after Senate Republicans passed a clean CR to fund the government through September.
“Republicans have again stood together to get the job done, this time to pass a CR that freezes spending and funds the government for the remainder of FY25. Shamefully, 99% of Democrats in Congress voted to shut down the… Read more »
WASHINGTON — “The House has done its job and passed a clean CR to fund the federal government,” Speaker Johnson said. “If Senate Democrats block an up-or-down vote, then it’s crystal clear: they are responsible for the ensuing government shutdown. Period.”
For years, Senate Democrats were vehemently opposed to government shutdowns and always supported continuing resolutions –… Read more »
WASHINGTON — This morning, following passage of House Republicans’ clean 6-month continuing resolution (CR), Speaker Johnson made appearances on Fox and Friends on Fox News and Squawk Box on CNBC.
Watch Speaker Johnson’s on Fox News here, on CNBC here
On House Republicans passing a clean, continuing resolution:
This was a big night in Congress last… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Today in the Rayburn Room of the U.S. Capitol, Speaker Johnson hosted President Donald Trump and Taoiseach Micheal Martin for the annual Friends of Ireland Luncheon, a St. Patrick’s Day tradition which began in 1983.
The event featured remarks from Speaker Johnson, President Trump, and Taoiseach Martin as well as a musical and dance performance from the famous… Read more »
WASHINGTON — This morning, at the weekly House Republican Leadership press conference, Speaker Johnson discussed House Republicans’ clean 6-month continuing resolution (CR) and Congressional Democrats’ attempt to force a government shutdown.
“Here's the bottom line. If Congressional Democrats refuse to support this clean CR, they will be responsible for every troop… Read more »
WASHINGTON — This afternoon, Speaker Johnson attended Punchbowl News’ Conference and sat for a fireside chat with reporter Jake Sherman. The interview covered a range of topics, including government funding, budget reconciliation, the DOGE effort, and House Republicans’ priorities for the 119th Congress.
Watch Speaker Johnson’s full interview here
On budget reconciliation and… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after 212 House Democrats supported a government shutdown.
“Today, House Republicans stood for the American people and voted to maintain funding the paychecks for our troops, the agents who secure our borders, the TSA workers responsible for safe air travel, as well as the healthcare and benefits for… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Immediately following President Trump’s historic Joint Address to Congress, Speaker Johnson joined Fox News to offer reaction.
“If [Democrats] are going to use a 77-year-old heckling Congressman as the face of their resistance, then bring it on,” Speaker Johnson said. “But we're not going to tolerate that on the House floor. And I don't think the American people… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson joined Good Morning America with George Stephanopoulos to offer additional reaction to President Trump’s historic joint address to Congress last night.
Watch Speaker Johnson’s full interview here
On the reaction to President Trump’s joint address:
Let me say George, the speech last night went overwhelmingly well. It was not a… Read more »
WASHINGTON — Speaker Johnson released the following statement after House Republicans passed two pieces of legislation using the Congressional Review Act to reverse harmful energy rules from the Biden Administration:
“House Republicans passed legislation to remove the Biden Administration’s handcuffs on American energy and protect American workers, consumers, and businesses. We… Read more »
