House Republicans passed legislation to keep government open through November 21, but Democrats rejected the proposal in favor of their own spending plan. Now government has shutdown.
Every day, families across America make tough decisions about how to live within their means. They don’t get to raise their credit limit whenever they want. They don’t get to spend uncontrollably and then send the bill to their kids.
But in Washington, that’s exactly what Democrats are trying to do — and they’re recklessly using the threat of a government shutdown as a political weapon to force it.
Let’s be clear about what’s happening. Republicans are not the ones pushing this country to the brink. We voted to keep the government open, with plenty of time remaining before a shutdown. Democrats have refused to do the same, leaving us in the position we are in today.
Let’s set the record straight: Over a week ago, House Republicans did our job.
