Rep. Bryan Steil, chair of the House Administration Committee, told Newsmax on Tuesday that Democrats are “keeping the federal government closed,” placing blame on them as a funding standoff drags on.
In an interview on Newsmax’s “National Report,” the Wisconsin Republican argued Republicans are “voting to reopen the government” and ensure troops are paid, while Democrats are “putting politics in front of people.”
He repeatedly labeled the lapse in funding a “Chuck Schumer shutdown,” and said he would support moving forward with any plan that can clear the 60-vote threshold in the Senate.
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