Trump-backed funding bill to avert government shutdown fails in House

[@lamesakid]

Why no mention Elon's version of the bill cuts spending for community health centers, nutrition programs, and research for child cancer.

[@mikefox8176]

Why no mention the Democrats still control the presidency and the Senate? Where are Joe Biden and Kamala Harris? How does Trump and Musk wield so much power without currently being a part of government leadership? Are the Democrats just feckless?

[@Bruce-kx5ku]

America in majority landslide wants Trumps ideas. we should dedicate ourselves to establishing this.

[@urbanlibertarian2520]

Dude! Elon is not a member of Congress! He’s not even a citizen. If these politicians let an non-member influence them then they have no balls

[@rcjr4632]

I think I take for granted that people have common sense but you show me again I'm wrong and show me your ignorance the Democrats are crying about Elon and trying to put a wedge between trump and Elon by calling Elon president. now when you hear the Democrats go on TV and say how bad it is for not passing their bill because of no aid for hurricane victims or no aid for this or no nutrition programs like you say , are you not smart enough to realize if they were really that concerned why did they put thousands of items that are so corrupt and treasonous and benefit to themselves if they are so concerned about the other stuff and why not do separate bills on the issues? no that's because they wanna say oh you voted against funds for the hurricane victims because they put it in with all the other stuff. smarten up or shut up. That's called pork barrel spending if you are uneducated like I think you are. Ensure the entire government is corrupt and do things to benefit themselves their friends and the entire swamp both sides an Americans that aren't easily influenced by the mainstream media's propaganda would know this get out of your bubble

[@vacuumblink2300]

@@Bruce-kx5kuwhat ideas?

[@casper56g]

Millionaire politicians don't need raises .

[@6789uiop]

shut it dowm cancell socialist security and medicant

[@sksnnsksnsnsbsbb]

billionaire like musk don't need to threat our law makers and we don't need a orange criminal running our white house

[@bryanmachin2152]

Billionaire non-politicians don't need to play a role in the government.

[@torito880]

And they don’t need tax cuts which is what your daddy Elon and his first lady Trump wants

[@hangender]

Then why did libs agree to it?

[@tedfisk1211]

Those politicians need to stay in DC until they pass a budget or CR, I don't care if they are there late on Christmas Eve. F all of them, both parties.

[@michaelmcclain5817]

They don't care because they get paid no matter even when others won't. What a conflict of interest. They are public officials. They should not be paid either.

[@cibsim]

Democrats care. Please get informed. The MAGA are responsible for this mess.

[@PrinceOlaf]

This fight is on Republicans. They wanted to go alone on passing a budget so let them fight it out until they do. Why should Democrats bail out ppl who don't stick to deals?

[@kirtwilliams549]

Now

[@commonsense3055]

I agree. They should work Christmas Eve and Christmas Day until this gets done. This is supposed to be done before September 30 every year. Also, why are they kowtowing to Trump??? He's not even in office yet, and Biden signs the CR, not Trump, wtf?

[@otaku_mclovin4209]

No pay raise for congress. Good.

[@knolltop314]

Today's vote rejecting the Elon/Johnson bill is the beginning of Trump administration disfunction. Shades of Trump's slipshod attempt to replace ACA.

[@xrcassassin3544]

Only pay raises for CEOs and corporate executives. Go trump.

[@bryanmachin2152]

Who gives a sh_t about that? We want a functioning government for God's sake!

[@OctagonalSquare]

@@bryanmachin2152sane people care. Them holding our government at gun point and saying “pay us more or everything stops” is a threat. They barely work as it is and should not be paid what they already are, much less more. They need to shut up, do their jobs, and make our lives better, not theirs

[@michaelsizer-r7w]

​@xrcassassin3544 lol government doesn't control people pays

[@RussellStegeman]

Hey I have a good idea, instead of raising the debt ceiling raise taxes on the ultra rich!

[@webportal6659]

I got a better idea. Raise taxes on democrats since they love it so much.

[@sebastiang345]

That’s what kamala Harris wanted to do. She wanted to raise taxes on the mega rich. But unfortunately people in this country voted against their own interest .

[@iamcedricpowell8051]

Class warfare sounds like Communism. We are a free people. Taxing the ultra rich will not solve our problems. Not enough of them. How about stop spending money on pork, fraud and political buddies. Start there. DOGE should help that. Communism will make everyone but the government poor. We don 't want that.

[@BlakeJakes245]

Umh, Bernie Sanders, Biden and Obama have been preaching that for years!!

[@amandawashington5768]

This is something that they won't do because they want to be and stay rich but I totally agree with you❤

[@newavedave53]

STOP PAYING THESE CRIMINALS...

[@vrforseniors9830]

MAGA WINS! NO MORE SOCIAL SECURITY!! NO MORE AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE!! NO MORE VETERANS HEALTH CARE!! MAGA!!!

[@raquetdude]

American politicians haven’t had a pay rise since 2009… all while rent in DC has gone up. How are they meant to live/stay in DC with family while their pay is so low. You rather they become corrupt and not get paid enough or you rather they get paid a 4% increase.

[@Cruisingthrulife]

Here we go again. You voted for these clowns and now you got it Maga..

[@kellihull7600]

LOVE HAVING IT!!!!!

[@zondervonstrek]

But Dems are behind the shutdown... so MAGA was right and MAGA was the best choice.

[@Nate-hb8tw]

Oh so you think congress deserves a raise? You believe this little show they're putting on for you? Low information. Sad.

[@Nate-hb8tw]

Oh, and we do love it btw. Wake up 🐑⏰️

[@slice1208]

Oooo, So sad our politicians won't be getting their $6,000 pay raise.

[@irepairofpc31familykartrac51]

@@slice1208 they still get paid just nobody else.

[@EmmaTheresa-nl8rs]

It's 6,000 dollars not 60,000 dollars! And that is still in the fricking bill! They aren't fighting over the pay raise!

[@slice1208]

@irepairofpc31familykartrac51 They didn't get the $6,000 raise. That was part of the budget they didn't pass. I personally think $174,000 a year is enough to live on. Especially considering the number of politicians who have over 10 million.

[@lestrangemd]

@@slice1208 My cost of living increase on social security after taking out the increase in medicare premiums will be $240...for the WHOLE year. Increase in pay for Congress should be directly related to how much they reduce the federal deficit. I'm talking about the actual deficit itself.

[@slice1208]

@@EmmaTheresa-nl8rs Ya they are fighting over pork projects and kick backs. We don't need those either. What we need is a balanced budget.

[@barbmadsen6708]

Why is Elon musk involved in this?

[@sheiladavids7734]

😮😢 exactly 💯

[@leannladd3216]

Because he is the real President Elect

[@coryhebert2070]

Because he is the voice for us. The people that voted against all this nonsense. Its congress fault they are in this mess, not Musk. They should have had this figured out months ago, but they keep doing this over and over again on purpose

[@sgs1262]

Because he’s the smartest man on earth

[@mrburns805]

@@coryhebert2070they guy is worth half a trillion and you think he speaks for you? Ooh boy, the second guided age really is upon us and the robber barons have control of the media to brainwash the masses

[@MusicMike747]

With an approval rating below freezing, I support shutting down Congress without pay until they can balance the budget

[@j._.taylor]

*until they stop trampling on our rights

[@dennisbarker5986]

They make enough insider trading they don't care about that

[@NetanyahuWarCriminal]

Millionaires should be barred from holding office in congress. America is over.

[@hadincooper2118]

Then we wouldn’t have Trump, right?

[@NetanyahuWarCriminal]

@ We wouldn’t have most of the useless 100 year old congressmen who impede progress, free healthcare, higher wages, greater infrastructure, reasonable gun reform affordable housing. We don’t need mummies like McConnell, Pelosi, Biden, or Trump entombing us with their earthly fortunes.

[@jighjightsegha755]

It seems you're not planning to be rich?

[@bigdogandrew7108]

What about billionaires

[@ThomasPrice-g9f]

It's all fun and game's until people don't get their SSI checks. Services are closed that people rely on. When I was stationed overseas back in the 80s and 90s people back then were asking us what in the hell is wrong with your country? Fast forward to present day and what does the world think about us? Nikita Krushev said that Russia would take down America without firing a shot.

[@christinegreenwood4093]

BS

[@ThomasPrice-g9f]

@@christinegreenwood4093 what's BS?

[@hi_lo574]

What SSI got to do with OVERPAID TSA and government employees ? Total BS

[@ThomasPrice-g9f]

@@hi_lo574 TSA workers are over paid? How you figure that? Let me guess. Fox News told you so.

[@TheUnderstandingWhy]

The omnibus bills need to stop. Every agency should be reviewed and their budget should be voted on individually.

[@jackn8458]

I like how they make the magas angry. Omnibus bills aren’t going anywhere.

[@PrinceOlaf]

Except to do that, the GOP needs to get its act in order. There isn't enough time in a legislative year to review, argue, and vote on each agency budget unless the house majority is willing to support their leadership and not fight with it.

[@consoledollz1688]

@@PrinceOlafexactly.

[@kevindamian8580]

They would have to start that process years before the funding ends the way Congress works these days.

[@314jeepsnmopars3]

​@jackn8458 they literally gridlock the government and cause these issues. If we stop doing this we don't face these issues and have 1,500 page bills lawmakers and citizens can't read.

[@karma_iswhoIam]

70,000$ pay raise for themselves, and immunity from being investigated. Yup shut it down.

[@lauriemurray9534]

You must be one of those folks who believes the GOP LIES AND NOT FACTS.

[@AdultZenfulColoring]

where did they say $70k ?

[@KellySmith-lx2zr]

$6000, not $70000

[@AdultZenfulColoring]

@@KellySmith-lx2zr Exactly...the misinformation is rampant here

[@kevindamian8580]

Get the facts please you are totally wrong. No immunity deal only not having to use the ACA by members of Congress.

[@juliethompson8685]

The America we all knew, is over and done.

[@jacekjagiello3082]

Funny.

[@rubbersoulgirl84]

Stop crying. Your taxes are being spent on crap.

[@hewitc]

It's sad. The values we grew up with are now gone. Trump wants to be another Putin or Pinochet.

[@juliethompson8685]

@@rubbersoulgirl84 I rarely cry. Merry Christmas and stuff.

[@juliethompson8685]

@hewitc I suppose every generation eventually winds up reminiscing about better times gone by. This is different somehow.....it feels ominous.

[@MaddeMay33]

Trump and Musk f’ed this up at the last minute.

[@eljj8606]

Less than half the country knew this would happen. This is only the beginning.

[@consoledollz1688]

If this is going to impact IRS’ efficiency in sending out tax returns, I will be going exempt 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@coryhebert2070]

Then why are the democrats the ones voting no?

[@cathywang9302]

@@coryhebert2070 Because this is not what they have agreed with before. Why we should pass any bill that you shove down to our throat in last minute?

[@guillermodeoro]

No career democRats nose dived the country.

[@rv8-m948]

Oligarchs like to be discreet and in the background. So I appreciate that Mr. Musk chose to be up front about who really runs this country. To quote George Carlin, "it's an exclusive club, and you and I aren't in it!"

[@consoledollz1688]

You’d think MAGA would be outraged about Musk’s overreach the way they couldn’t stfu about George Soros 😂

[@kenabi]

you'd think low information voters would understand that musk may have made people aware of it, but it was the outcry en masse that did it in. not musk alone. and the masses are right to be outraged by them shoving almost 1500 pages worth of pork into a bill that was _just_ supposed to keep the lights on in government until they could pass a full regular appropriations bill. but thats inconvenient and the low info voter doesn't pay attention, since its not outrage bait worthy.

[@michaelevans3023]

How about no government official goes home for the holidays until they do their job!!!!

[@_wmd_]

President Elon has ordered No Bills should be passed before Jan 20th Merry Christmas Federal employees

[@uqox]

This is madness. An unelected billionaire is casually wrecking the lives of millions of Americans: veterans, the elderly, working-class families, children, etc. Heaven help us.

[@Nicole-gb3vl]

Right!!

[@scottshannon2335]

Kinda like Fauci.

[@fayertreijd919]

This wouldn't be a problem if these swamp creatures would be transparent and vote on the issues individually. Why is it so important to shield Congress from investigation? Do these clowns really need a raise? That's right, THEY are unwilling to help your vets and elders unless they're allowed to shake us down for more. I'm grateful Elon is stopping this nonsense

[@Zippitydoodah007]

@@scottshannon2335except fauci isn’t a billionaire, is a highly educated medical professional, and worked tirelessly to save lives while trump worked hard to torpedo the advice of fauci and other medical officials. So…not like fauci at all.

[@consoledollz1688]

Unelected IMMIGRANT billionaire who lived a cushy life thanks to apartheid and exploiting labor in the mines of SA.

[@sophieedel6324]

President Musk shut the government down.

[@ronboerste1813]

Good and I'm okay with it and that's not a joke Jack c'mon man 😎👉🍦

[@mylittlebronxify]

No matter how hard you try to throw that fake news, propaganda, smart people know it's propaganda. next! lol

[@_Elizabeth_theMaid]

@@ronboerste1813😂😂

[@gk-zb2pn]

😂😂😂😂 yeah right 😂😂

[@davidrounds3245]

Democrats voted against the bill, they shut down the government, Lied about what they really wanted to do. corrupt to the core.

[@SNEAKY_VISION]

Welcome to the next 4 years! 🤣

[@diydvr]

Hell yeah!!!

[@websitelaunchcourse4061]

NO BS....this is our new reality..Damn!!😂

[@hewitc]

The circus is back in town!!! Get ready for a deperssion and widescale unemployment, a/k/a "cost savings.

[@Nicole-gb3vl]

Right!!

[@Nicole-gb3vl]

​@@hewitcRight on!!

[@AccelerateYourSuccess]

Tell that cute brother that we have only one president at a time and our current president is Joe Biden, not the felon.

[@damonbolden1121]

Ehhh that’s a personal opinion I could call Biden son a felon who he just pardoned 🤣

[@jighjightsegha755]

Joe who? Is he aware of this information? I thought America was on autopilot.

[@lindaknox5982]

Yeah HES REALLY RUNNING OUR COUNTRY RIGHT? YEAH RIGHT INTO THE TOILET! I TOTALLY DISAGREE WITH NO FUNDING FOR CHILD CANCER ?? WTH ELON????

[@sourabstyles3118]

Obiden😂😂

[@melaniespence3858]

elon can take care of the debit since he has all the government contracts!!!!!!!!

[@Natibe_]

Just remember, Elon got his 400 billion dollars by taking it from government subsidues baid for by OUR tax dollars! He's rich because he stole our taxes!

[@spiritualhammer392]

Can not wait for Elon and Trump and RFK.

[@kellihull7600]

Debt, not debit 😂

[@melaniespence3858]

@ happy you can proof read

[@pjgraves03]

RFKjr...Yes. The others..nah.

[@floatinggoat42]

These idiots need to get their crap together. They should get a pay cut for every time they can’t agree on a budget.

[@donwyoming1936]

Most of them are independently wealthy. Doing the job costs a lot more than it pays.

[@DebbieHonn-f9h]

Trump and wanting the ceil removed is the problem. So your saying we should let him spents what ever he wants. Look at what he did to our deficits during his last term. And what did he accomplish for America. Last time, 83% of his deficit spending went to taz cuts for the rich.

[@diydvr]

@@donwyoming1936 its called insider trading and influence peddling

[@michaelevans3023]

Great Idea!!!!!!

[@johnkesinger2191]

@@donwyoming1936 these people have been ripping us off for decades, plus benefitting from insider trading and kickbacks, I mean “campaign donations”. No wonder they’re “independently wealthy”

[@cowgirl1163]

What an orange clown show

[@dennisbarker5986]

Musk bought the President of the united states for less than he paid for twitter😂😂😂😂

[@just-looking430]

So true, he actually bought the USA....

[@remarkableriots]

Harris spent over $400 million compared to Trump trying to buy the election!

[@schan9547]

Far less. Insult; meet injury

[@Los21189]

Stop eating crayons 🖍

[@davidpaz9389]

It seems we want Congress to cut wasteful spending...until we don't?

[@mmca2622]

How did someone born in South Africa come to be president elect of the US?

[@Seeta_sa_gauta]

He is the deep state now.

[@Nate-hb8tw]

Where was this energy for the other African president

[@jadenrodriguez6033]

We are failing as a nation 😔. Our founding fathers are being let down by these politicians 😢. It's a shame. Greediness - selfishness - Careless = Government Fall 😢

[@EmmaTheresa-nl8rs]

Everything has an ending. Governments are born and they die. We just happen to be around to see this one first hand. Not pleasant, I know.

[@tboneyo]

Last second omnibus every time and 1500+ pages. Some of the ludicrous pork that has been reported was unreal. Shut them down until Jan. 20. One of the pages was that they did not have to have the medical care of the average peasant. Anybody believe these goofs earned a raise?

[@reecom9884]

It’s a bipartisan agreement since there is no majority party in Congress to carry over the funding to keep the government running until March when a new budget is introduced. It was a done deal until Trump at the last minute stopped it. In baseball it would be called a self-inflicted or unforced error by Trump to cause this mess.

[@bhbluebird]

What mess? It was a pork barrel bill with some really weird stuff in it. Do your research.

[@Ap_twsh]

the only thing bipartisan about it was all congressman wanting a raise when they fail at their job. Damn criminals.

[@dynamicphotography_]

Honestly though, the pork was outrageous. Needs to be addressed.

[@buttercupbaby891]

@@bhbluebird. 30 Republicans voted against Trump’s bill😂

[@reevesghislain7518]

@@bhbluebird Bipartisan agreement you don't know what it mean ?

[@renaenaesdays802]

He’s not even the effing President yet

[@Meemeeseecoo]

He… you mean Musk?

[@adoe2305]

​the people the media blames and demonizes

[@freidagreenfield6270]

Where's President Biden ??? MIA as Usual. The last 4 years

[@diydvr]

@@freidagreenfield6270 No Joke!!! Biden in Hiding

[@Prime1976]

​@@Meemeeseecoo Why do you have a problem with one of our best geniuses? It is hilarious when someone who has done nothing but tried to help the world gets so much hate.

[@davidpaz9389]

How much fine print can 1500 pages contain? Is there not enough time in a year for Congress to have actual debates about proposed spending and where funds should be allocated? Anyone who doesn't see a problem with these kinds of 11th hour omnibus bills is a willing(by ignorance) part of the problem.

[@JeanWal-m6y]

The Resistance is ON. Join, won't you?

[@UniqueBreakfastTaco]

Resistance in futile

[@melcontent]

YES. WITH EVERY CELL IN MY HUMANOID FLESH SUIT

[@gaspasser45]

Where? I haven't seen resistance to anything.

[@mikefox8176]

Joe Biden is actually still the president you know and the Democrats currently control the presidency and the Senate but for some reason seem absolutely feckless. I feel like you're trying to recruit me for the team that plays against the Harlem Globetrotters.

[@NotLazySelectivelyMotivated]

The Resistance you’re talking about goes counter to the Will of the People. It is not resistance it is treason.

[@Cali-Girl]

Johnson will never grow a spine.

[@gregbeutel8434]

You voted for this, rubes.

[@diydvr]

we voted for. a tough stance on wasteful spending. Looks like its working as intended

[@glennyoungkindid9116]

@@diydvrwasteful spending on defense contracts is still happening though lol

[@NarcassiticGamer]

​@@diydvrSure the men and woman serving in the military really enjoy not receiving their pay because of Party politics.

[@xrcassassin3544]

​@@diydvr😂😂😂 you voted for a former president that added more to the national debt than any sitting president in United states history and you're actually pretending you voted for fiscal responsibility? You wanted a tough stance on wasteful spending to you elected a guy who bankrupted not one but TWO SEPERATE CASINOS????

[@Msindependent67]

@@diydvr how does wasteful spending affect your life exactly?

[@davidpaz9389]

Remember in that movie "Dave" where Dave, a dead ringer for POTUS, cut wasteful spending? I bet a lot of people crying now loved that part of the movie the most.

[@otiscrible9413]

If you think THIS is strange, wait until they actually take over!

[@dellawilson5627]

Exactly

[@charlesleeneihaus592]

How does the US Gov operate when the Gov does not operate for 3 days when a holiday the gov does not work

[@grimlinknight81]

You know what could have solved this problem? If congress was at work passing single bills, being transparent about what is in those bills, and following the 72hr rule. Oh, and going to your fellow Republicans instead of trying to work, in secret, with democrats might also help.

[@jjgiddy]

They have no choice. They have to work with Democrats or they can't get anything passed. The same thing happened in 2016 when Republicans controlled everything. They could never agree on anything, so the ONLY thing Republicans passed was a tax cut for the wealthy.

[@maxstrongCW]

Every republican president leaves office in recession, Trumps just starting early 🙄

[@grimlinknight81]

@maxstrongCW I'm OK with that.

[@mylittlebronxify]

Amen! But they aint trying to hear that. they want a raise of about 70k! not deserved and more censorship blocking anyone wanting to investigate their jan. 6 lies!!!

[@KPnDC]

@@grimlinknight81 goofy

[@Andy-bl8gg]

We are 36 trillion in debt not counting soc sec, medicare etc...why do they nit understand that?

[@toofnlazzy801]

Oh no a government shut down!!! You mean workers won't have any income directly caused by unbridled government incompetency.

[@MarsH-je3jv]

The deal as full of pork barrel reckless spending. No..l

[@maxhirsch7035]

This really screws up my scheduler- I had down January 20th as the date the wheels began to come off the American project, and now I've got to cross that out and move it up to this weekend!

[@mufflejoy]

Musk tweeted how many times about this bill in 24 hours? +100? Like a petulant child hissy fitting to get something. Governance par excellence - good grief.

[@MineralDuty-kr9lv]

Uhm show some respect please. It's President-elect Musk.

[@mufflejoy]

@@MineralDuty-kr9lv Right, sorry.

[@coltscards1338]

So there are 30 RINOS now we need to find out who they are

[@SpockvsMcCoy]

Democrats in the House stay strong and united!

[@CyrilCommando]

The democrats are putting pork in.

[@southernman8489]

yes by all means give them all a 70% pay raise

[@ronboerste1813]

At least until January and then they're all gone get rid of the worthless right 😁👉🍻

[@geo745don]

Stay crooked

[@ZombieWarfare552]

stop whining trump won

[@ronaldblazejewski1834]

Great, Congress can spend Christmas and New Year’s in DC!!

[@pjgraves03]

Congress holds the purse. Musk get out of our government..vote if you must, but leave our nation to real Americans. The government is voted in by the Americans the politicians work for. Musks name was not on the ballot nor should it be.

[@mpspropertyservicechicagoi910]

Mike Johnson a rhino ,,get rid of him

[@kevindamian8580]

Really Republicans can't find anyone to take the job they can agree on!

[@momsterous]

He’s more of a meerkat.

[@K2S66]

Rhino?

[@melcontent]

GOD BLESS SENATOR JAMIE RASKIN!!!

[@Nicole-gb3vl]

Yes!!

[@kellihull7600]

Won’t save him from trying to take over for Satan

[@alysonbutcher5006]

Mike Johnson is the new Pence

[@princecampbell3620]

You just don't keep bullying, which is disrespecting others, on both sides, you need to help you.

[@matthewmazurek4232]

What budget. There is no money. Stop raising the debt ceiling.

[@user-hy3zu3ct9e]

They aren't raising the debt ceiling. Trump is trying to get that in this bill so that the debt ceiling is raised under Biden so he (Trump) can give his billionaire friends tax cuts again. This hurts the military and working families if not passed.

[@methonyHolmes-e8p]

Then stop giving the US Treasury away to the ultra rich

[@glennyoungkindid9116]

Ok reatart

[@zakazan8561]

you have no idea how the american economy works. If there was no debt, our economy would absolutely crash.

[@consoledollz1688]

Trump said he rather be able to blame Biden for raising the debt ceiling instead of having to do it himself. What a great guy 😂 looking for a scapegoat instead of what is best for the country.

[@rgrif777]

There is a reason why Mandatory Spending is called Mandatory. It is because it is to preserve life of our citizens. It is a safety net for people to live. There needs to be Mandatory Revenue that matches Mandatory Spending, not Mandatory tax cuts. Socialism just for the wealthy is unsustainable. Non-discretionary revenue and spending can be haggled over then you get a balanced Budget as God wants it. The budget was never intended for the rich to steal from everyone else. They need to learn words like empathy, compassion, philanthropy, and altruism. I also know of ways to handle the disgrace of the national debt Congresses have caused. Politicians this is not rocket science. All you guys know is how to mess things up, hurt people, and create injustice.

[@MERCENARYREVY]

Can I get a thumbs up for a vote of no confidence in the current leadership of the United States government. 👍 By voting in thumbs up you agree that the government leaders are failing us. By putting a thumbs down you are in agreement that they are doing a good job.

[@citizenjustice-el9pe]

Good shut down the government. No raises, NO PORK! Clean bills ONLY!

[@albertoserrano67]

Musk shut down tomorrow 😂

[@donwyoming1936]

Present Elon & 1st Lady Trump

[@A.D.L-ov8tb]

America shut it down it's a b.s bill spending billions on bull st

[@Nicole-gb3vl]

​@@donwyoming1936Right on!!!!

[@ronaldblazejewski1834]

@@donwyoming1936your next, inflation on the rise and country desolate, means hyperinflation, enjoy going broke in 2025

[@jighjightsegha755]

Shut it down.... Merry Christmas to house members as they spend it on capital hill working. Maybe after then they might deserve the pay raise.

[@jimmoore3923]

lol not even in office and already making a mess!

[@JustAGuyProduction]

Oligarchy

[@erinbrooks4149]

Since Trump has come onto the political scene our country has gone insane! God what in the world will the next four years look like? 😓😓

[@-370HSSV-]

Why do all the Democratic members of Congress us x? Why don't they go to Bluesky or anything else

[@gtperformanceturbochargers]

We the people want the government shut down.

[@JohnMcmillin-br8tk]

And what about all the we the people who won't be getting a paycheck now...der who cares?

[@haeleysundin386]

No we don’t you must be a 5 year old from Europe get outta here

[@martinq1920]

and those in the military get no pay ? GTFOH

[@DrFunk-rk6yl]

Sure, no money for things like veterans, seniors, or national parks and museums. Who needs it right?

[@covfefe1787]

@@JohnMcmillin-br8tk get a job in the private sector. Miking taxpayers is no longer acceptable.

[@christophermoody50]

Americans voted for an oligarchy. That's democracy! 😂

[@jprophet1022]

This what the next 4 years will look like

[@adoe2305]

Looking forward to it. The only people who aren't are government slaves that depend on the government to live and think.

[@webportal6659]

You mean democrat BS being blocked? Americans are happy about that.

[@1man2many]

federal holiday- they'll be paid later. Shut it down, I'm tired of their crazy actions as this Admin heads out the door. Musk is not the problem, the pork barrel bill was the problem. Congress giving themselves pay raise and more. Go Home.

[@albertoserrano67]

A house divided 😂

[@TheTha411]

You do realize the incumbents aren't in yet lol. Swear people on the left are the least educated on politics. Kamala lost, Congress is Republican, and Supreme Court is Republican. Won't be much longer now.

[@journalistedisoncarter]

There are nine federal departments that will be affected by the MElon Musk/Turnip Shutdown: Homeland Security, Treasury, Agriculture, Interior, HUD, Justice, Commerce, Transportation, and State. In addition, numerous critical smaller independent agencies, including EPA, the Small Business Administration, and NASA, are affected.

[@1234Brad]

don't worry, President Musk has everything under control.

[@18Davonte]

😂😂😂

[@tay7108]

Right on.

[@Moralesx79]

You mean first Lady musk

[@leannladd3216]

That's right, if 3:23 President Elect Elon Musk said shut it down, then shut it down

[@1234Brad]

@@Moralesx79 Lol !

[@stevenjohnson891]

😂 great job throwing service members under the bus!! Remember last time all the blocked promotions, stagnation in the ranks, these morons are back in power, round 2!!!

[@melissaibarra9036]

I think it’s funny how you guys voted for maga an against immigrants but yet let someone who is not even from here call the shots aka musk

[@jighjightsegha755]

Correction... The vote was against 'illegal' immigration.

[@NetanyahuWarCriminal]

@@melissaibarra9036 Good lady. Are you implying that Republicans are mere hypocrites? I am shocked and appalled. It’s shouldn’t surprise anyone that since 2016 facts, science, law, journalism, history, integrity, character, morals, precedent, tradition mean nothing anymore. They have been diluted to nothingness. If you have the right billionaires, judges, media apparatus, political sycophants to chip away at the things that truly made America great. The once great American empire is truly over. Bought and sold for parts.

[@Slingbld]

BIDDEN BACKED 1,500 PAGE UNREAD SPENDING BILL.DIES.

[@ToniSantiago-x4k]

Sorry no raise ! 😂😂😂😂😂 nowyou know how Americans fell I hope it’s last for a year 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@j.j.9123]

Yes, watch the world slide into a depression when the United States defaults on its debt having been shut down for a year. Did you even graduate high school?

[@stephencooper3583]

So TSA and air traffic controllers go without pay. Good luck with holiday travel.

[@lisefrazier5984]

A few hours ago Trum took credit for the failure. Way to help American citizens right before the holidays, President Musk and VP Drumpf.

[@jacekjagiello3082]

Actually Mr. Trump soon to be our new president is doing what he promised, eliminating bs spending of our taxpayers money.

[@geo745don]

Do you Even know what's on the bill, Did you read all 1200 pages

[@calebtaylor9883]

Congress was gonna give themselves a raise I heard no ​@@geo745don

[@lisefrazier5984]

@geo745don it got lost in the mail

[@mitchelldarnell5334]

@@lisefrazier5984 Who spent the people's tax money for the last 4 years on BS??

[@fowlerja]

Congress frequently delays addressing spending issues until the last moment, often citing unforeseen events as justification for passing substantial funding bills. A recent example is the introduction of a 1,500-page “continuing resolution” spending bill just before the Christmas recess, leaving lawmakers with minimal time to thoroughly review its contents before voting. With the national debt now exceeding $36 trillion dollars, any additional spending will further increase the annual $1 trillion dollar “National Debt Interest Payment” burdening American taxpayers. This extensive 1,500 pages of legislation is laden with "pork barrel" projects, serving special interests rather than the American public. The timing of this legislative action raises questions about the necessity of government shutdowns when funds are depleted. Congress should pass concise continuing resolution spending bills focused solely on essential operations and shut down parts of the “less essential” government, until new tax revenues are available. This approach could result in more manageable legislation, and provide the necessary time for Congress to evaluate and vote “Yea or Nay” on the “Pork Barrel” part of this bill. Over the past two years, Congress has passed five continuing resolutions (CRs) to maintain government funding and prevent shutdown. I think Congress needs a “special education” course on budget planning and spending for “Dummies”.

[@DevilTravels]

Trump was for it before he was against it. 🙄

[@tiongcomonico]

Elon, trump’s boss… both of them could care less about America and the American people… as long as they satisfy their selfish egos and fill their own pockets!

[@gcinizwidlamini406]

Shut it down now those people are useless

[@lonniebrady1000]

Shut it down we the people

[@vrforseniors9830]

MAGA WINS! NO MORE SOCIAL SECURITY!! NO MORE AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE!! NO MORE VETERANS HEALTH CARE!! MAGA!!!

[@loveyah7161]

This news report is confusing. The House voted tonight on the 115 page bill and the Dims wanted the 1,500 page bloat bill. The Dims voted no. Thirty Republicans also voted no because they are against raising the debt ceiling that was in the bill. Trump wanted that raise. I really wonder why Speaker Johnson agreed to the 1,500 page bill in the first place. We Americans don't want these huge ridiculous spending bills. The 115 page bill might pass the House tomorrow, but will probably have trouble in the Senate because the Dims are still in charge there.

[@curtbennett8402]

What a much of bs! Federal works will get payed, they always do. Spend and spend money America doesn’t have!

[@ArmyVet79]

@@curtbennett8402 just like most of the country. Spend, consume, spend, consume

[@ajrimmer7231]

Mike Johnson has proven once again that Invertebrates can really stand upright, Amazing.

[@TheGrrson]

President Musk, doing a bang-up job… 😂😂😂😂

[@pennyhartleben6123]

Im done paying taxes.im going exempt.

[@MAGATANTRUM]

Shut it down until the budget is balanced.

[@j._.taylor]

And no pay for the politicians until then, too 👍🏻

[@parcher2535]

I bet Musk will be sorry that he ever got involved with Trump that so many have before.

[@gracewhittaker5339]

Shut it down

[@harveyy4492]

So Raskin doesn’t want to hear from the people.. just pass the pork filled bill and suck it? He needs to go..

[@austinmcguin8968]

what a BIASED little skit.

[@Solarsystem50]

Trump is like a sock puppet. Elon's hand is all the way in.

[@dstarrII8442]

You get what you voted for America!

[@Nate-hb8tw]

Not yet, these clowns are still holding the government hostage because they want a raise. 2 more years and we'll vote the rest out though

[@okamisan3642]

Johnson is such a spineless Torp

[@nigeljohnson9820]

So Americans voted for chaos when they voted for Trump.

[@bhbluebird]

Yes, what is the problem?

[@LeoMoony]

This American didn’t vote for tRump.

[@FreddyConde]

It would be ludicrous to pass a 1500 page bill. Good thing someone took the time to find what was hidden in that bill, otherwise our money would be going to waste!

[@nigeljohnson9820]

@@FreddyConde it's vital to preserve it for billionaires.

[@guymontag1427]

Vote for stupid people get stupid events 😂

[@gilhernandeziii4031]

Can't wait for the United States? Who's going to be responsible?

[@rwfrench66GenX]

Good! Shut it down for good! I’m sick of paying taxes and only having morons make things worse!

[@AdultZenfulColoring]

yes only pay the billionaires

[@steadyeddie7453]

When I was working in the fed gov't we were hoping to be declared non-essential. Non-essentials got a paid vacation while essential employees had to continue to go to work. We all still got paid retroactivly.

[@MarsH-je3jv]

We are bankrupt. Reckless spending stops

[@donwyoming1936]

Trump wants an unlimited debt ceiling. He's about to explode the national debt. Are there any real Republicans left to stop him?

[@DrFunk-rk6yl]

Speak for yourself.

[@chloewilliams1112]

Bankrupt because the billionaires don't pay their fair share of taxes.

[@webportal6659]

​@chloewilliams1112 let's tax democrats at 500% since they love taxes so much.

[@johntodd2081]

Elon will stop the waste and corruption

[@adoe2305]

They're lying to you people

[@jessietinch9145]

WHO DO YOU MEAN BY THEY ?

[@adoe2305]

@@jessietinch9145 everybody

[@NotLazySelectivelyMotivated]

Why put it all on Trump? It was Hakeem Jefferies who said not only NO BUT HELL NO! He just wants to be President one day which is why if he ever runs the American People will say NOT ONLY NO BUT HELL NO!!

[@MineralDuty-kr9lv]

Lmao a bipartisan agreement was set in stone until Pres-elect Musk and Vice Pres-elect Trump shot it down at the last minute. Like they did the bipartisan border bill earlier this year. Impotent Speaker Johnson then failed to pass this Trump-backed bill, aided in part by conservatives in the GOP. And before you cry "fiscal conservatism" - Trump wants the debt ceiling abolished. Lmao. He sounds like AOC now!