Summary
Some House Republicans are upset with Speaker Mike Johnson for keeping the House on break during a government shutdown. There's pressure on Johnson to bring the House back to work, especially to address military pay and other legislative matters. The situation is causing tension within the Republican party.
Key Facts
- The government shutdown is ongoing, and some House Republicans are frustrated with Speaker Mike Johnson.
- Speaker Johnson has decided to keep the House on break, which is causing concern among some lawmakers.
- There is a bill proposed by Rep. Jen Kiggans to ensure military personnel continue to get paid during the shutdown.
- Some lawmakers, like Rep. Thomas Massie, want the House to vote on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files.
- Other Republicans like Rep. John Joyce and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene expressed frustration about the recess and not addressing important issues.
- The House has not voted since September 19, when a temporary funding measure was passed.
- Speaker Johnson stated he will bring the House back when the Senate takes action on the shutdown.
- Critics say keeping the House on break could help avoid a vote on controversial issues like the Epstein files.
