4: Number of Times In the Last 48 Hours GOP Has Stopped Democratic Bills To Keep the Government Open

Instead of bringing legislation to the House floor to keep the government operating, House Republicans chose to devote time today to a resolution that undermines the open internet and will not become law. Democratic Whip Hoyer offered a Motion to Recommit on the anti-net neutrality legislation which would provide for a common-sense, simple one week extension of funding for government operations with no controversial policy riders attached to it so that negotiations can continue without the immediate threat of a government shutdown at midnight. The Chair ruled it out of order and Whip Hoyer appealed the ruling of the Chair. Republicans defeated to the motion by voting 235-181 to table the appeal:

Today's motion marks the 4th time in 48 hours Democrats have offered opportunities on the House floor for Republicans to keep the government open for one week while budget negotiations continue:

The first opportunity was a previous question by Rep. McGovern providing for a common-sense, simple 1 week extension of funding for government operations with no controversial policy riders attached to it so that negotiations can continue without the immediate threat of a government shutdown. Republicans voted down the previous question by a vote of 238-185.

Whip Hoyer offered a second opportunity by offering a unanimous consent agreement to pass a common-sense, simple 1 week extension of funding for government operations with no controversial policy riders attached to it so that negotiations can continue without the immediate threat of a government shutdown. Republicans rejected this request.

The third opportunity was offered by Whip Hoyer providing for a common-sense, simple 1 week extension of funding for government operations with no controversial policy riders attached to it so that negotiations can continue without the immediate threat of a government shutdown but it was ruled of order by the Chair. Whip Hoyer appealed the ruling of the Chair so he could offer the extension. Republicans voted to table the appeal by a vote of 236-187.

Republicans must explain to the American people why they are prepared to shut down the government in order to advance their divisive social agenda. Democrats have made it clear: we do not want a shutdown and we want to focus on jobs.