Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has expressed optimism about the House approving a funding package to end the ongoing partial government shutdown. Despite facing demands from conservatives, Johnson remains confident that the deal will be approved without needing President Trump to intervene and convince hesitant Republicans to support it.
In an interview on Monday, Johnson stated that he believes the House will come together to approve the funding package, which would put an end to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. The partial shutdown has now entered its 24th day, leaving hundreds of thousands of federal workers without pay and causing major disruptions in government services.
Johnson, who serves on the House Judiciary Committee, acknowledged that there are some conservative holdouts who are hesitant to support the proposed funding package. However, he believes that the House can pass the deal without needing to rely on President Trump to convince these Republicans to vote in favor of it.
The proposed funding package includes $5.7 billion for border security, which has been a major sticking point for President Trump and his supporters. However, it also includes temporary protections for certain groups of immigrants, which has been a point of contention for many conservatives.
While some Republicans are hesitant to support the deal, Johnson believes that the majority of his colleagues in the House are willing to compromise in order to end the shutdown and provide much-needed relief to federal workers and their families.
Johnson also expressed his hope that the Senate will follow suit and approve the funding package, which would then be sent to President Trump for his signature. He emphasized the need for all parties to work together and find a solution that will benefit the American people.
The partial government shutdown began on December 22, 2018, after Congress failed to reach an agreement on funding for President Trump’s proposed border wall. It has caused a ripple effect throughout the country, with federal workers struggling to make ends meet and government services being disrupted.
Johnson’s optimism and confidence in the House approving the funding package is a glimmer of hope for those affected by the shutdown. If the House successfully passes the deal and it is approved by the Senate and President Trump, it would put an end to the partial shutdown and provide much-needed relief to federal workers and their families.
In addition to ending the shutdown, the funding package would also allow federal agencies to begin operating at full capacity again, providing vital services to the American people. It would also prevent another shutdown from occurring in the near future, as the proposed funding would last until September 30, 2019.
Johnson’s positive attitude and determination to find a solution to the shutdown is admirable and should be applauded. His belief in the House’s ability to come together and approve the funding package without needing President Trump’s intervention shows a commitment to bipartisanship and putting the needs of the American people first.
As the shutdown continues to drag on, it is crucial for all parties to work together and find a resolution. The American people are counting on their elected officials to find a way to end the shutdown and provide much-needed relief. Speaker Mike Johnson’s optimism is a step in the right direction and serves as a reminder that despite political differences, coming together for the greater good is possible.
