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In raw and unfiltered footage, we saw the U.S. government reopen after a brutal 43-day shutdown — and the picture inside the House was anything but calm. The House of Representatives voted 222-209 to pass the spending bill that reopened federal funding through January.
But the vote didn’t just mark a legislative moment: it exposed deep rifts between Democrats and Republicans, fracturing party lines and unleashing floor-meltdowns. On one side, Republicans fired insults about “political hostage-taking” and “far-left obstructionism.” In the hours leading up to the vote, sparks flew. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) laid much of the blame at Democratic feet, saying: “They knew that would cause pain, and they did it anyway… The whole exercise was pointless. It was wrong. It was cruel.”
On the other side, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) responded with a defiant message: “This fight is not over. We’re just getting started,” arguing that Republicans refused to extend key health-care subsidies even as the shutdown dragged on. With Government opening tomorrow, the public should watch for: delayed services, agencies restarting, and the looming battle over ACA subsidies. The shutdown hurt real Americans — federal workers furloughed, food-aid delayed, air travel disrupted. The House vote symbolised both a relief and a raw confrontation: relief that the stand-off ended, confrontation over how it ended — and at what cost.
While the vote lines were mostly party-based, a handful of members crossed. Six Democrats voted yes alongside nearly all Republicans. According to one report, those included Reps. Jared Golden, Adam Gray, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Don Davis, Henry Cuellar and Tom Suozzi. Meanwhile, two Republicans broke ranks and voted no: Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Greg Steube (R-FL). Democrats countered that the absence of a meaningful health-care provision means the broader policy battle continues.
Jeffries put it plainly: “Either Republicans finally decide to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits this year … or the American people will throw Republicans out of their jobs next year.” Republicans argued the deal preserved core spending priorities and reopened essential services. Speaker Johnson expressed relief: “We believe the long national nightmare will be over tonight.” What do you think — did Congress do the right thing by voting to reopen now, even though the ACA issue remains unresolved?
The chaos in the House: this isn’t just about reopening government. It’s about who will pay the political price, how policy fights were deferred until January, and what happens now.
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