'Absolutely Ridiculous': GOP Rep calls on Speaker Johnson to bring back House amid shutdown

Government Shutdown & Congressional Operations - The House of Representatives is largely out of session due to Speaker Johnson's strategy related to the government shutdown, with some GOP lawmakers disagreeing with this approach [1][2] - Congressman Kevin Kylie criticizes Speaker Johnson's handling of the shutdown, advocating for Republicans to negotiate a solution in Washington rather than remaining in their districts [2][4] - The House of Representatives has been out of session for four consecutive weeks, leading to the cancellation of oversight hearings and legislative work [7] - Congressman Kylie calls for the House to reconvene and cease the ongoing cancellation of sessions [6] Budget & Appropriations - Democrats seek to limit the president's ability to unilaterally cut funding lawfully appropriated by Congress [8] - A point of contention is that budget or appropriations bills require bipartisan support, while recisions only need a simple majority [10] - Congressman Kylie voted for a clean CR (Continuing Resolution) to avoid a government shutdown [11] - The executive branch faces funding challenges during a government shutdown, forcing trade-offs and potential impacts on areas like military paychecks [14][15] Ethical Concerns & Political Climate - A report revealed racist and anti-semitic remarks in a group chat among young Republican leaders [16] - Congressman Kylie condemns the offensive remarks and emphasizes the need for greater civic education and better examples from elected officials [18] - Congressman Kylie acknowledges the alarmingly high level of political division and increasing partisanship in the country [18][19]