House Speaker Mike Johnson has canceled floor activity for a third straight week, signaling he will only reconvene if Senate Democrats acquiesce to his party’s funding plan.
His approach comes after Senate Democrats rejected a GOP-led continuing resolution intended to keep the government open until Nov. 21, insisting instead on policy changes tied to healthcare.
Johnson argues the House has done its part and places responsibility squarely on Senate Democrats, while critics contend the standoff risks harming federal workers and essential services as pay-checks loom unresolved.