The Daily Punch What the House can do to get back on track
Nov 13, 2025
The government has reopened after a lengthy 43-day shutdown, and it's already facing next steps and new challenges. Jake dives into the political fallout, highlighting losses for both parties and the implications for Congress. There’s a looming health care battle on the horizon as priorities like healthcare and infrastructure take center stage. Tensions rise over a contentious lawsuit provision, and Maxine Waters makes her intentions clear about remaining a key committee chair. The urgency for a new funding bill is palpable as the political landscape shifts.
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Shutdown Damaged Institutions And People
- The 43-day shutdown harmed workers, the economy, and Congress's functioning.
- Jake Sherman calls the outcome a lose-lose that eroded institutional capacity and trust.
Who Broke Ranks In The Final Vote
- Jake Sherman reviews the final House vote and the six Democrats who crossed party lines.
- He names Henry Cuellar, Marie Glusenkamp-Perez, Don Davis, Tom Suozzi, Adam Gray, and Jared Golden as key votes.
Senate Inserts Spark House Backlash
- Last-minute Senate additions created friction in the House, notably a senator-sue provision.
- Jake argues that such unilateral insertions made the package unpalatable to many House Republicans.