House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) poses with the gavel after being sworn in, on the first day of the 119th Congress at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., January 3, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz
Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives erupted as Republicans gaveled into recess on Tuesday despite a looming government shutdown.
According to CBS, Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) was seeking unanimous consent to pass a Democratic resolution that would have prevented the shutdown.
However, the presiding Republican, Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA), refused to recognize DeLauro and gaveled the meeting to recess. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) reportedly ordered the recess to pressure Democrats to accept a Republican resolution to keep the government open.
Democrats could be heard shouting "shame on you" and "do your job."
Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) urged reporters to note that over 100 Democrats were present, while only a few Republicans bothered to attend the session.
"Look at who's here, and who's not! We're here!" he exclaimed.
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