Summary
Senate Republicans are frustrated because Speaker Mike Johnson has not allowed a Senate-approved bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security to be voted on in the House. They worry the government may soon run out of money to pay federal workers affected by the partial shutdown.
Key Facts
- The Senate passed a bill to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
- Speaker Mike Johnson has not brought this bill to the House floor for a vote.
- Senate Republicans are losing patience with Speaker Johnson’s decision.
- The delay risks the White House running out of money to pay federal workers.
- The funding issue is related to a partial government shutdown affecting DHS employees.
- Federal workers at DHS may not receive their pay if funding is not approved soon.
- The dispute shows tension within the Republican party about handling government funding.
