"It's a very serious situation, so I'm saying that by way of reminderI'm stating the obvious to all my colleagues, Republicans and Democrats in the Houseyou need to begin right now returning to the Hill, Johnson said, calling members of Congress back to DC. We have to do this as quickly as possible, and we look forward to the government reopening this week so Congress can get backcan get back to our regular legislative session."
"We have a lot of business to do, as you all know, and we will be working in earnest, he continued, adding: There'll be long days and long nights here for the foreseeable future to make up for all this lost time that was imposed upon us. I want to close in with something that's important. It's important to say that this is genuine. I mean this sincerely: We applaud the seven Senate Democrats and one independent senator who did the right thing."
"They decided to put principle over their personal politics, and my urgent plea to all my colleagues in the Houseand that means every Democrat in the Houseis to think carefully, pray, and finally do the right thing and help us to bring an end to the pain of the American people. This has gone on too long. Too many people have suffered, and it's long overdue."
The U.S. Senate advanced a compromise funding measure intended to end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. House Speaker Mike Johnson praised seven Democrats and one independent senator for supporting the measure and declared the national nightmare over. Air travel experienced severe disruption, with nearly half of domestic flights canceled or delayed. Johnson called all House members to return to Washington immediately so the government can reopen and Congress can resume regular legislative work. He warned of long days and nights to make up lost time and urged House Democrats to support the funding to relieve public suffering.
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