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Rep. Joe Neguse Slams Republicans Who Refused to Work During the Shutdown

Published November 12, 2025 | Video Starts at 04:53

The House could have met the last week of September, any week in October, last week, yesterday, anytime over the last 54 days, the house could be convened to consider these appropriation bills. John Thune doesn't get to decide when the House of Representatives is in session. Mike Johnson does. And I'm trying to understand from you why you've decided to take this position. I don't make these decisions. I'll finish and then I'll let you. Okay, I'm sorry. (04:53–05:00)

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Asserts that Mike Johnson, not John Thune, decides when the House is in session.

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