The 11th Hour with Stephanie Ruhle The House is expected to vote on the deal to end the shutdown, with no promises to vote on ACA subsidies
Nov 12, 2025
Leigh Ann Caldwell, Chief Washington correspondent for Puck, and Sam Stein, Managing editor for The Bulwark, delve into the pressing political climate as the House votes to end the shutdown without endorsing ACA subsidies. They tackle the complexities of Republican proposals and critiqued absenteeism in Congress. Additionally, they explore societal repercussions of the administration's economic strategies, including tariff-funded checks, and stir ethical debates around bioengineering futures in tech.
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Shutdown Vote Returns After Long Recess
- The House was recessed for nearly eight weeks and is rushing back to vote on a Senate-approved shutdown-ending deal that may pass with minimal Democratic support.
- Speaker Mike Johnson must cajole nearly all Republicans to avoid blame for extending the shutdown when voting resumes tomorrow.
ACA Subsidies Left In Limbo
- The Senate-backed deal secured a promise for a vote on ACA subsidies but Speaker Johnson has not committed to a House vote to extend them.
- That uncertainty risks leaving millions facing much higher premiums if subsidies expire on December 31st.
Address Affordability Head-On
- Acknowledge affordability concerns publicly instead of dismissing them, because voters feel cost pain directly.
- Address concrete problems like rising grocery and energy bills to regain credibility with voters.
