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J. D. Vance: “Nearly every single Senate Republican voted to open the…”

Featuring: J. D. Vance, Republican | Vice President of the United States | National

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Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Briefs Members of the Media, Oct. 1, 2025

Published | Video Starts at 09:19

Just look at the vote totals in the House, look at the vote totals in the Senate and look at the president of the United States own action and conduct throughout this crisis. Nearly every single House Republican voted to open the government. Matt. Nearly every single Senate Republican voted to open the government last night. And even to their credit, a few moderate Democrats voted to open the government. That's not a Republican shutdown. (09:19–09:24)

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