We voted to keep critical programs funded and that ensures federal workers get paid, that our troops and TSA agents and Border Patrol and many more get their paychecks. We had that vote almost three weeks ago. Every Republican, virtually every Republican voted to keep the government open. and to make sure those paychecks are done. The Democrats in the House all but won. Voted to close the government and by extension stop paying troops, stop paying TSA agents, Border Patrol, air traffic controllers and all the rest. (05:14–05:19)
CLAIM
Asserts that nearly all Republicans voted to keep the government open.
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