House Speaker Demands Emergency Vote As Chaos Ramps Up In The House
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on November 12, 2025
By Chris Powell
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has demanded an emergency vote as tensions reach a breaking point on Capitol Hill, with lawmakers returning to a chamber that’s been paralyzed for weeks. After the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, Johnson is moving fast to regain control of the House and get Washington functioning again.
The House had been largely inactive for more than a month, with no regular sessions, hearings, or votes. Johnson defended his approach, saying the House “did its job” and that “the Senate must act.” But both Democrats and some Republicans have grown frustrated, arguing that leadership has let things spiral into chaos.
The “emergency” vote Johnson called for is meant to push through a temporary funding bill that could reopen the government and stabilize operations for the coming months. The legislation would extend certain programs through January and others through September, but it still leaves major issues unresolved—including health care subsidies and several key federal programs.
Johnson’s challenge now is his narrow majority. With only a few votes to spare, he needs almost every Republican on board to pass the bill. Any defection could tank the plan and deepen the sense of dysfunction. Lawmakers are returning to Washington under immense pressure, with public frustration at an all-time high and party divisions on full display.
The situation also reveals a deeper power struggle. Johnson has relied on tight procedural control, limiting amendments and consolidating authority in his office to move bills through quickly.
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The Louisiana Republican said voting in the House will start around 5 p.m., with final votes expected by 7 p.m. after debate on the bill. Scalise added he’s “very confident the bill’s going to pass.”
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