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Dusty Johnson: “Republicans only have 53 [Senate votes], which means Chuck…”

Featuring: Dusty Johnson, Republican | U.S. House, South Dakota's At-Large Congressional District

Rep. Dusty Johnson on the Looming Government Shutdown

Published October 20, 2025 | Video Starts at 00:36

You're right, the Republican margin in the House is very narrow, but we could get it done on our own. But then when you get to the Senate, you need 60 votes, Jonathan, and the Republicans only have 53 [Senate votes], which means Chuck Schumer does have some leverage here. Shutdowns are stupid. And I know that it's fun to kind of blame both sides, but in this situation, it really is Chuck Schumer that is holding up the deal. (00:36–00:42)

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Asserts that Republicans have 53 Senate votes, giving Chuck Schumer leverage.

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