Mike Johnson said "When Congress decides to turn off the lights, it shifts the authority to the executive branch. That is how it works." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordNovember 11, 2025

When Congress decides to turn off the lights, it shifts the authority to the executive branch. That is how it works.

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Explaining the implications of the House's closure during the shutdown.

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