You’d think keeping the government running would be a no-brainer for elected officials. After all, isn’t that literally their job? But apparently, Democrats in Congress had other ideas last week when they collectively threw what can only be described as a political temper tantrum. In a move that shocked even seasoned political observers, Democrats voted against a continuing resolution that would have kept the government funded and operational.

Thank goodness President Trump was there to steady the ship! Despite Democrats’ best efforts to sabotage the government operations just to spite Trump, the President worked behind the scenes with Republican leaders to ensure enough votes to pass the resolution. Once again, when Democrats chose politics over people, Trump and the GOP stepped up to do what’s right for Americans.

Speaker Mike Johnson didn’t mince words when exposing this shameless political maneuver. During an appearance on “Life, Liberty, & Levin,” Johnson dropped a statistical bombshell that reveals just how far Democrats are willing to go to obstruct this administration.

From ‘Daily Wire’:
“Think of it: 99% of the Democrats in Congress, both the House and the Senate, voted to shut the government down to try to make some sort of aimless political point,” Johnson told host Mark Levin. “It’s shameless. They are using the American people as pawns. But Republicans are getting the job done and we’re sticking up for the country.”

Imagine that—elected officials willing to let government services grind to a halt, potentially disrupting everything from national parks to military pay, just to score political points against Trump. For ordinary Americans, a government shutdown means delayed services, closed facilities, and, in some cases, delayed paychecks for federal workers and military families.

The numbers don’t lie: only ONE Democrat in the House—Rep. Jared Golden of Maine—voted for the continuing resolution (the temporary funding measure that keeps government agencies operating). In the Senate, just two Democrats (Sen. Jeanne Shaheen and Sen. Angus King, an Independent who caucuses with Democrats) voted to keep the government running.

Republicans Stand Together While Democrats Play Games

When it came time to step up, Republicans delivered. Speaker Johnson proudly noted that his GOP colleagues largely stuck together to pass the funding measure before the midnight deadline last Friday. This unity didn’t happen by accident—it was the result of determined leadership and a shared commitment to responsible governance.

“We all dug in and got the job done for the second — third time in a row. They keep underestimating us on these big votes, but the Republicans are sticking together and getting it done,” Johnson explained, giving credit where credit is due by acknowledging President Trump’s “huge part” in rallying support.

Only two Republicans—Rep. Thomas Massie and Sen. Rand Paul, both from Kentucky—voted against the measure, and even their opposition was based on substantive concerns about continuing to fund programs that the Trump administration hopes to cut through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) initiative led by Elon Musk. Unlike Democrats, their disagreement was based on principle, not politics.

Historic Win for Fiscal Responsibility

Here’s something you won’t hear on mainstream news networks—the continuing resolution doesn’t just keep the government running; it actually REDUCES spending year over year. Let that sink in for a moment.

Speaker Johnson highlighted this extraordinary achievement, noting this might be “the first time that might have happened in the modern era — if ever.” In Washington, where spending typically only moves in one direction (up!), this represents a significant victory for fiscal conservatives and all Americans concerned about the national debt.

While Democrats were busy playing political games, Republicans were focused on both keeping the government running AND beginning to address the spending addiction that has plagued Washington for decades. This dual accomplishment speaks volumes about the different priorities of the two parties.

Key Takeaways:

• Democrats were willing to shut down the government and hurt everyday Americans just to score political points against President Trump, with 99% voting against the funding resolution.
• Republicans, with Trump’s leadership, united to pass the continuing resolution despite Democratic obstruction.
• The GOP didn’t just keep the government running—they managed to reduce year-over-year spending.

Source: Daily Wire