JUST IN: Lawmakers Trade Blows In Explosive House Floor Debate Over $1.2 Trillion Funding Package

The House of Representatives debated a funding package to avert a government shutdown.
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[@terrysampley3777]

Stop spouting American people, we the people are not in these politicians best interest. All in the pockets of special interests.

[@omahaflynn5937]

All smoke and mirrors funding the downfall....both sides..think about all the countries involved in G 20...all having...dinner together...Who owns Tyson's 😮

[@hhps3]

Amen brothers and sisters!

[@rosebudsbloom45]

Chip Roy is one of the very few that stands for the truth and the American people. This bill sucks. Close the damn border!! That’s what is most important now.

[@Janet-pd3mk]

WE THE PEOPLE DEMAND A SOLID NO.

[@Weakestlink437]

It’s not up to us….

[@clownlady4812]

No. No we don’t. That’s the problem - everyone thinks they speak for the American people. Neither side does. It’s supposed to be about compromise. Now it’s just about winning. Sad.

[@Janet-pd3mk]

YES IT IS

[@jessical3413]

No it’s not, it’s supposed to be but it’s not! It doesn’t matter who we vote for anymore they will still find a way to do what they want and we get screwed.

[@forrestmiller8091]

​@Weakestlink437 we vote them in

[@sableann4255]

5:44 congress is completely broken !!! SHUT IT DOWN!!!!!!!

[@caleblyman3763]

Impeach congress, all of those traitors

[@patriciastradford2448]

Get rid of the do nothing republican party 🥳

[@zerkfitting]

@@patriciastradford2448

[@CheerfulAzaleaFlower-vd6nh]

Yea, the Dems

[@hopeanyastroud9573]

​@@patriciastradford2448 ...you think that there's a difference between them...they are all supposed to keep out of our lives and pockets...they are all sworn to do the same job, uphold and defend our Constitution and Property...government isn't supposed to be a Church/Charity Organization..government isn't supposed to steal from one American to give to another.

[@Grannathinks]

At least the known insurrectionists! Like Gym Jordan, if he had Any Honor, he would have resigned as an openly violently opposed enemy to DEMOCRACY as We Know it. But we know he has no Honor. He has no idea what "Honor" is. Every single seated insurrectionist Must Be Seen as Honorless Traitors. They all deserve exactly what is Coming to Them. How Dare they Dishonor our form of Government and then Continue to Defraud the PEOPLE by accepting their paychecks! I can have an honest disagreement with 'you' and still respect you! We can debate the right or wrong of an issue without hate and vitriol! Lies and Blame! This is The United States of America, We can do this! The PEOPLE MAKE THE CHOICE! EVERY FOUR YEARS WE TELL THEM WHAT DIRECTION TO MOVE IN. Do they or Don't they? That's what the 2024 General all the way down the the "Honorary" Titles the people vote to bestoe on a special person as a Special recognition of their Service to Country or local community. Honor is something my Dad ,a WWII VETERAN, instilled into my personal code of behavior into me as a human being.

[@Rosa-ng5sm]

Say NO let gov shut down till 1000 pages are read we'll survive

[@patriciastradford2448]

You must of lost your mind. We have family 👪 to feed and bills to pay were not like trump we pay our bills you talk like your rich trump supporters vote blue 💙

[@ketotamz5815]

Exactly. There was government shutdowns from Bush to Trump and we survived.

[@michaelthomas229]

@@patriciastradford2448 💯 facts

[@Bigmommafluffy]

I'm trying to build a business and buy a house. Some many other Americans are trying to do the same. Do you have any idea what a shit down would do? That bald rep is lying they've had a year to read this bill. They've been using a shut down as leverage for the last year ffs. They've been using Laken Riley as a political hot button, too. It's disgusting. That undocumented was one of the folks DeSantis had sent up to Martha's Vinyard. Nobody Mentone that part either.

[@sarahfuchs4196]

The first thing to stop is the payment of Congress.

[@ALGOBESS]

STOP ALLOWING ANYONE IN COMPLETELY!!!

[@GenXBrat]

I want a list of the names for those who vote yes

[@laurakillian4758]

We must look at this fiasco.soberly. They say one thing and do another. There's no way to hold the immediately accountable...and with so much we can't see that's in the bills - it's a dirty game that has to stop - now!

[@bridgetttubbs9959]

I looked it up on web. It’s there already. Unbelievable!!

[@maryhamm3699]

I want the list of names of those who vote ni

[@sharonhildebrand995]

I do too !!!!!!!!!

[@ronaldmoser7229]

The Republicans that voted for this bill should resign these things in this bill is complete non sense at least the Democrats are united there views are no inline with common sense but they stand together just so happen to ham this big ass bill the day before there 2 week break same things as last December they didn't wanna stay an work this bill out WE THE PEOPLE are sick of this complete bullshit against Americans!

[@JulieMcCoy-dm3wu]

Millions to Ukraine and Gaza while we have many suffering right here in the US.

[@HimAgain70]

and it's coming back into the US

[@Daniel-nr2uf]

Our deficit is running a trillion dollars every 100 days.This is unsustainable.

[@dillons2013]

we are also funding the Taliban

[@davidconley2470]

Suffering hell. You are watching the end of the USA.

[@carolynmoore796]

They don't care about us! They're even paying for college educations for Egyptians. Everyone in the world gets something but us . They did nothing about social security, again, and we seniors are still becoming homeless and going without food and medical

[@bonnieramsey1466]

One bill for each so you can’t hide bullshit. Retire

[@chriscollins5326]

We don't need more boarder patrol we need better policy on keeping the boarder secured and not invaded!!

[@clownlady4812]

You’re right. We need BORDER patrol.

[@sableann4255]

WE, THE PEOPLE HAVE HAD ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

[@debraspencer6438]

Who ever votes this bill We wont a list.

[@patriciabailey2431]

i just don't trust older people that look like nut jobs. they should know better.

[@gzano7008]

A mental health patient senior with purple hair says it all

[@markyg236]

Gotta give her credit, she's been wearing those outfits for a long time.

[@loril.ferguson549]

IKR??!!!!!

[@mroberts3835]

😂😂😂

[@dogdue4588]

😂, I know, right?

[@rjmatson3349]

She's a space alien 👾

[@Susie-Q17]

Chip Roy is so common sense. I love him.

[@georgewaller2370]

Love Chip Roy great man American

[@jacquelinekraynek6300]

This bill is a disgrace and disgusting

[@user-te9ut7ms4l]

YOU HAVEN'T READ IT

[@carlafulton2473]

Have you personally read it?🤦‍♀️

[@skysdad4377]

This entire government with the exception of 20ish people NEEDS TO GO!!!

[@alicemattsen2208]

I’m so sick of politics. We have become a communist nation. Final.

[@tommorin-b4v]

ive always said both sides are corrupt.!! the real conservative republicans needs to get rid of the RINOS ASAP!!.

[@teambeforeself6839]

Why are we funding college tuition for Egypt? Or other superfluous spending. Lie to the people that elect you and only talk about the things that are important to cover ridiculous spending.

[@1DeLeon]

Wow! that I did not know.

[@mb9326]

@@1DeLeon You'd be shocked what they spend money on. A few years back they gave like 4-5 million to study the affects of narcotics on insects.

[@shawnrparker]

Why do we have people with purple hair in Congress. We are the laughing stock of the word

[@frankcouste4785]

There should be a law put in place that doesn’t allow someone to bring up a bill on the floor with a limited amount of time for the vote lesson to emergency bill. You should have weeks if not months to read through it and be able to vote on it. What is wrong with that? Sounds like common sense to me. It sounds like the RIGHT thing to do

[@navymom111]

I love Mr Roy and his honesty!!! Too bad the democrats can’t do the same!!

[@Flo-Joe.W]

I didn’t know we had a bag lady in Congress ! 😂

[@Ossianshadow]

Are they still trying to get sun fish drunk?

[@HimAgain70]

and cocaine affect on frogs or turtles, whichever it was. matt gaetz said its a money laundering operation

[@meestermole2412]

Did Hunter head up that research? @@HimAgain70

[@keithwielkiewicz7721]

There were no federal government taxes until 1936.after the federal government sold out the reserve bank

[@RobinPhillips1957]

What happened to all of the FEMA camps? These if they still exist could be used to hold illegals!

[@cdistasio]

Rosa DeLauro is whacked out of her mind. She has lost her actual mind. She does not belong in Congress she needs to be challenged in Connecticut by somebody else

[@danaduchemin6242]

Thank you, Chip Roy!! 🇺🇸👏👏👏

[@Stupid_A_Scanbe]

If this text of this bill was indeed released yesterday, I think a simple test should be taken. In order to find out which members of Congress are doing their job and representing the people. Each member that votes yes should answer if they have read and understand the entire bill before their vote was cast.

[@daveooooo]

The two clowns on the left side of the thumbnail tells you how screwed up the Democrat party really is.

[@lorioertel7703]

Terrible! Remember who pushed and voted for this terrible spending bill.

[@triker114]

how about democrats start cutting overspending of non needs for the taxes before it is soented

[@wordnerd2005]

I'm about half-way in. This is so disgusting i cannot finish.

[@jimtubb8617]

It has some good parts, keep them, but it has many terrible parts, throw them out!! Stay in session, to fix the mistakes after voting no today. If being paid as usual, do the work for the people!!

[@dianec2218]

WE SHOULD HAVE LESS LIARS IN CONGRESS. WWWWAAAYYYY LESS!! WE ARE NOT STUPID! STOP JAILING POLITICAL RIVALS STOP HARRASSING PEOPLE THAT DONT AGREE WITH YOUR POLITICS! JUST STOP ..WE ARE NOT STUPID,.

[@high-intelligence111]

Seperate the bills. Package bills are where money spent is going into targeted pockets by the politicians of both parties.

[@bruceferstermann583]

Shut it down

[@nicolettemoore7711]

How can you protect women's rights when you dont know what a woman is

[@ShalomUSA]

That troll with the purple hair, tho....😂

[@sharonhare2453]

Do not pass this bill!

[@andrewnelson3725]

America is broken 😢

[@trumpthis2]

No more money like 10 times ago

[@954bornporkanbeansto]

Trillions and we don't get a penny of it not one penny to the American people not one penny and it's our $$$$

[@nicolemin1]

All I hear is blah blah blah. The blame game isn’t doing it for us anymore

[@GenXBrat]

You should leave, the federal government is not allowed to fund state projects that don’t help the entire country. It is the states individual job to fund their state benefited programs.

[@richardwooddisse1839]

Jeffery’s and Kamala must be related. Same word salad!

[@paulaedwards6367]

Stop spending money on other countries!

[@janetphillips2875]

5:55 WHAT THE HELL??? So, this is the REAL purple dinosaur!

[@christinagossage1449]

She’s an ovarian cancer survivor! If she wants to wear purple hair, who are we to judge ❤

[@bonnieramsey1466]

Mandatory overtime congress. Or your fired. Just like all Americans have to.

[@wendymarciano891]

rosa delauro 👎🏼👎🏼👎🏼 Praying for our President Trump, his family and all who stand with America first 🙏☀️🙏

[@pamholloway-jw3cz]

I can’t even watch the full thing because it makes me totally sick

[@maryfuentes5110]

12:48 this is another one who doesn't care for people but for himself. Its a shame!

[@carloslowery6406]

I hope this politicians enjoy their Easter holiday while they get to travel to see family while the working American people have to stay home because they can't offered to spend anything because they have to pay bills

[@Brad-kt8lw]

I highly doubt it!!! More spending on things that aren’t happening here in the United States!!!

[@tmill2001]

Get the blue-haired representative out of there and close The g d southern border there will be no security with a back door wide open.

[@jerrykell1728]

Shut it down..

[@donaldcarter3965]

You should be pushing back on unnecessary spending

[@glennmccormick5572]

You tell them MTG

[@CaroljParker49]

Purple hair is a beauty! Who can take her serious. What an embarrassment for congress. We need a dress code!

[@leemarc8943]

Place a wig on Jeffries and he's non other than Kamala in drag!

[@JudyBowen-c4j]

Well impeach all of them traitors.

[@MikeWalker-nn3dk]

Go Margery Taylor and your colleagues, you have the right to do that... We don't want this bill...

[@MrPlebeia]

Our country is lost for good.

[@maryfuentes5110]

24: this man is so smart in twisting things wow ! Hope polititians won't vote to pass

[@angielovesusa]

Dear Congress We the People are reading these "Bills" we know what's in them. We will respond by our vote in November!!!

[@StephenCrisp-m4w]

Ya know, if the National Guard ran "480 volts" through that constatina wire, that stormin border will stop 🛑

[@warrenweapon]

Respectfully...retire the purple haired elderly Congresswoman who is obviously out of touch with her radical party.

[@eightyproofsk8er]

This should not be passed

[@mauerbach58844]

Stop the federal reserve digital currency bill. We don’t need it ! Do your job and full stop to the insanity

[@lesliejackson7133]

The Federal Reserve is the problem

[@jillsouthers5916]

No such thing exists. It's a con job to get you to buy gold.

[@carolinechristensen3459]

At least gold holds value. If I had money, I'd invest it ALL in gold. Our currency was once backed in gold so what's your problem? How is investing in gold a con?

[@Phoneladie]

@@jillsouthers5916 I went to one of my ATMs to get CASH and what was next to it?? A digital currency ATM Machine!! You cannot say it doesn't exist. I saw the machine today!!!!

[@jillsouthers5916]

@@carolinechristensen3459 Gold has lower value when the US dollar is strong, and higher value when the dollar is weak, like inflation or recession. After buying gold from a company, a friend of mine realized he paid 125% of what the actual value of the gold was. They're scammers, and you don't find out until afterwards, when it's too late. They're buying gold cheap by quantity, marking it up 25-50% and selling it to the gullible. It will take years for the gold to be worth the price you paid for it. And gold's value fluctuates, just like oil barrels, or wheat.

[@duke857]

People that have less than 20% approval should not be making any decisions for the American people.

[@loispearson1]

You should have 75% or no authourity to vote.

[@dagostino115]

Damned straight

[@BoomerTactical]

Dear Congress. The American people are sick of your BS. We are sick of your antics and the drama. We are sick of the division that you have caused in this country. None of us believe anymore that what you claim to be doing benefits the American people one bit.

[@susanpetro4415]

Right on! Dito!

[@Mama-Ames]

On behalf of all law-abiding CITIZENS of the United States of America, I say: HERE HERE!!!!!👏 BRAVO!!!!!👏 ENCORE!👏 ENCORE!!👏 ENCORE!!!👏

[@Mr.wilson949]

We need to investigate how they become multimillionaires, making 170 k a year. Nasty Pelosi has stolen 200 million dollars. They DO NOT serve you and me,they serve themselves to millions of dollars on our dime.

[@sharidesmarais5763]

Agreed 100%. They better not Vote this bill in!!! We will be sure whoever votes for this we will be sure to let everyone know who you are

[@antoniosaunders9726]

Amen!

[@marleeravenscroft7848]

All republicans who support this bill should be voted out! Our country is broke and broken because of the lack of border protection. Why the heck did we vacate McCarthy only to have our new speaker continue reckless spending?

[@wordnerd2005]

Anyone who votes yes on this horseshit needs to be shown the door. This should not have ever been presented.

[@dabo357]

I agree, but it will not happen.

[@brianruzek5487]

Worry not, all Republicans will be voted out come November, then we can finally get some work done

[@Robert-k3x2t]

Because it doesn't matter who is in position they are dual loyaltied and it's not to America or its citizens!

[@GenXBrat]

No dude. The strongest border security bill that we had was executive ordered out the door. We had a secure border. Put the laws back in place and enforce the existing laws!

[@paulstraw2944]

The key words… “to serve the AMERICAN people “. NOT foriegn countries.

[@Grannathinks]

Serving American people by not sending our Troops to Fight in foreign lands. I would rather we draw down our weapons we were going to send to a trash site; to Ukraine for them to protect themselves and money!! Rather than our military personnel!! They are fighting their war. Against their enemy. Their enemy is also our enemy. Their war Protects our Troops from That War! I guess it depends on how you look at what we are doing. I don't think we should be giving weapons or ammunition to kill children or others innocent people. Palestinian people are victims of where they live and ancient hatred! I want no part of that!!

[@debrawilder9551]

You nailed it !

[@jacquiwanamaker9321]

If we don't help other countries, their enemies are going to come for us!

[@cbenton13]

People do better, these people should not be in Congress

[@garymanis6305]

Election fraud by Democrats is rampant. George Soros's money is used to stack the deck in several elections. It doesn't matter which candidate wins. Both are Soros plants.

[@rickturner3227]

100 %

[@dillons2013]

there's nothing we can do. normal people rarely run for office lol.

[@terrikrucina2023]

Election$ are R. I. G. G. E. D

[@lauralee9335]

Most of them should not be, but look at the good guys and girls fighting for what is right and true, those deserve our respect and support.

[@pieterlombard1994]

I DO NOT want my money to go to border security of OTHER countries and regions. MY money MUST be spent on border security of MY country, not destroying it.

[@wordnerd2005]

Yes. Just take the shackles off our border patrol. No more money.

[@jacquiwanamaker9321]

They are trying to do so, but the republicans voted against it!!!!

[@jameschristy5790]

We the people are not a business, but if we were y'all would be fired for not doing your jobs and costing us money.

[@Deplorable2]

When did we become a dictatorship with 50 dictators....

[@patriciastradford2448]

Ask wannabe dictator trump vote 🗳 blue up and down the ballot box all across America 🇺🇸

[@elainegolden4363]

Good Question it began so unnoticeable they only needed to Crack the door now the dog gone tore it it's like a free for in DC

[@suzannepasseau4583]

Dare I say, Maybe it’s time to demonstrate? Oh wait, that may not be a good idea since they may call it an insurrection, and we all would be put in jail without due process.

[@carolynmoore796]

That's exactly what they would do

[@christinanapolitano6837]

They can’t put us all in jail

[@elainedefoor8599]

You are so right!!

[@dodysherman8817]

I suppose you'd say Jan 6th was just a "demonstration."

[@hemihead001]

We are tired of protecting other countries , funding their Border Protection , and Funding their Govts. and pensions . Nothing for Americans but pay , pay , pay .

[@rickycarr3562]

Nothing for USA citazen except the bill.

[@tjpopsit]

Never seen people so proud to be such an embarrassment.

[@frankiejames6651]

I was contemplating how to nicely word what you just stated. So glad I don't live in a dumocratic City.

[@katjo71367]

Prude goeth vefore the fall....

[@janaheiney4974]

😅😅😅😅 real

[@brendacorbitt4230]

The Biden administration, has been called a joke and embarrassment since their first year. I'm not embarrassed. I'm disgusted with what Democrats have done, that now not one Country takes an American President seriously. And knows full well that this administration Lies! Trump 2024🇺🇲

[@chuck2306]

wouldn't it be nice to see ANYone who makes false statements was handcuffed and taken before judge and explain their statements

[@michaelholford8852]

Then you wouldn't have a republican party or the Maga gang.

[@carlafulton2473]

Yes starting with Trump!🤔

[@jeffreysmick821]

Oh Yes!!!! Are there enough jail beds to house all the republicans?

[@chuck2306]

@@jeffreysmick821 there are 8 + million illegals that have enter the USA i need you to pay for that

[@chuck2306]

@@carlafulton2473 i need you to pay for the 8+ million illegals to entered the country

[@Thevoiceinsidemyhead-bh8ky]

Anyone who votes to pass this bill should receive a 100% pay cut

[@cindymerritt9539]

Hakeem, when was the last time ANY of you asked your TRUE constituents how they want THEIR money spent???

[@machinegunn698]

I'd say not spent on red states handouts and welfare

[@markyg236]

Their TRUE constituents have their representatives, aka lobbyists, telling them how they want YOUR money spent.

[@wordgirl6267]

​@@machinegunn698 Are You saying BLUE States DON'T have WELFARE RECIPIENTS ? 🙄 yet YOU ARE IN-Favor of SPENDING $ 17 BILLION a MONTH , EVERY MONTH , to PAY "ILLEGALS" , NOT to mention : FREE Hotel Rooms ; " Cellphones ; " Food Stamps 💳 " MEDICAL ; " DENTAL ! , etc !? NOT in My Country ! 😡

[@williamclayton7343]

The bill passed. Old news.

[@rhondaschraub2360]

WE HAVE TO CUT SPENDING NOW!!!

[@ALGOBESS]

Spending is at $95,000 every second atm.

[@mb9326]

@@ALGOBESS Actually that is the borrowing number. We are borrowing that much per second because they spend our tax money so fast.

[@tomhaggard3352]

Republicans cut taxes for the wealthy and corporations during trump and added 8 trillion bucks to the debt. The most in history...oh and that was in 1 term ....they own that.

[@elainegolden4363]

MAYBE YOU ALL SHOULD QUIT BECAUSE YOU HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS SHAME ON YALL

[@jackiekatz8286]

Or want

[@elainegolden4363]

@@jackiekatz8286 THANK YOU 🙏 🤲 ✌️ ☮️ 🕊 🏳️‍ ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 💗

[@briancote8216]

Personal liability is required for the intended application of National (public) Authority against Public Interests and Security.

[@dl5490]

How much money is going to other countries why the citizens in Hawaii sit with nothing???

[@kimberlyferris]

hawaii is a land grab by the elite investigate

[@ronaldmoser7229]

We need to stand together an stop paying income taxes it's not legal an we don't agree with the way the money is being spent

[@DavidGuyo-q8n]

Democrats learned how to spend money lavishly by following republicans past spending

[@summerd7668]

Why do we keep counting on a corrupt government to do the right thing? The ONLY way things will change is if WE change them. We must come together. We must stand united and take action. If we don't, we will have nothing left to fight for.

[@JerryWilson-je5pg]

Well said

[@AllTheNamesWereInUse]

This is what most elected officials believe. Pay attention to who wants to stop any and all funding and/or bills. See who speaks for Americans and not just "my party". We were founded on compromise and recently that word has escaped the slim majority. We do need younger and more open people to take over.

[@lindafrick1297]

We have to bring back 1776!!!

[@bonnieramsey1466]

Yea money to fund the airline seat to put these people in your democratic and rino districts. So sickening

[@nate2855]

You go Chip Roy!!! Thanks for standing up and telling all the damn rhinos!!

[@kookootrix1978]

Trump is King of the Rinos! Spends like a drunken sailor!

[@kevinkirtley9027]

​@@kookootrix1978 you have a thinking process like a rock

[@jillsouthers5916]

​@@kevinkirtley9027VOTE BLUE TO SECURE THE BORDER!

[@user-gl2wh8eq1c]

Chip Roy has my vote any day!

[@jillsouthers5916]

@@user-gl2wh8eq1c I liked it when Chip Roy said "Give me one thing I can run on, just one." MAGA says the border. Chip Roy says: Vote NO to close the border!

[@annathibodeaux8830]

All a bunch of people who don't have the guts to vote no and stand up for the people So fed up with this crazy crap

[@daveblagrove6275]

Quit using the term American People.. You have zero interest in what is best for us....

[@robrain4330]

WE NEED TO SHUT THE BOARDER DOWN NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Jadebones]

....and fix education.

[@AtxMamasita]

This is so frustrating!!!! I'm sick of the entitlement. With all the $$$ we have given to Ukraine, every American could be housed and provided full medical coverage.

[@amandaturley6584]

Yep. Im disabled with two special needs kids about to be homeless and surprise surprise no resources for US citizens. Makes me want to do something stupid to get my frustration out because hell we know our "leaders" arent doing a freaking thing

[@JulieMcCoy-dm3wu]

This bill has money going to the wrong place.

[@CheerfulAzaleaFlower-vd6nh]

Thank the Dems for that