House Republicans reportedly are bracing for extended workdays once the Democrats’ government shutdown ends, with Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., telling colleagues to expect “long nights, long days” as Congress races to make up for lost time.
Frustration among GOP lawmakers has grown during the prolonged recess Johnson ordered amid the budget standoff, which has now stretched past five weeks, The Hill reported.
The House last held votes on Sept. 19 as the speaker seeks to pressure Senate Democrats to accept a “clean” continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government through Nov. 21 without the costly climate and Obamacare add-ons Democrats have demanded.
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