Gaetz Mocked as 'All Talk' After Voting Against Bill to Prevent Shutdown Despite McCarthy Support

Rep. Matt Gaetz is being mocked after voting against a funding bill to prevent government shutdown. Critics say he and allies are "all talk" for opposing Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
After days of turmoil, McCarthy joined Democrats to pass temporary funding bill to November 17, avoiding shutdown.
Gaetz said McCarthy was on "tenuous ground" but hasn't moved to oust him as Speaker despite threats.
Democrats say they "held the line" to fund government despite Republican demands for steep spending cuts.
Biden said shutdown crisis was "manufactured" by extreme House Republicans trying to walk away from previous budget deal with McCarthy.

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Posted 10/1/2023, 9:01:38 AM

Gaetz Mocked as 'All Talk' After Voting Against Bill to Prevent Shutdown Despite McCarthy Support

Rep. Matt Gaetz is being mocked after voting against a funding bill to prevent government shutdown. Critics say he and allies are "all talk" for opposing Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
After days of turmoil, McCarthy joined Democrats to pass temporary funding bill to November 17, avoiding shutdown.
Gaetz said McCarthy was on "tenuous ground" but hasn't moved to oust him as Speaker despite threats.
Democrats say they "held the line" to fund government despite Republican demands for steep spending cuts.
Biden said shutdown crisis was "manufactured" by extreme House Republicans trying to walk away from previous budget deal with McCarthy.

newsweek.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/21/2023

White House Tweets Satire Agreeing with Gaetz's Blame of McCarthy for Shutdown, Calls Him Worst Person

9/24/2023

Gaetz Willing to Accept Shutdown Over Conservative Policies in Budget

Representative Matt Gaetz is willing to accept a multiday government shutdown in order to include conservative border policies in the federal budget, despite the potential negative consequences.

9/24/2023

Gaetz Dismisses McCarthy's Accomplishments as 'Meaningless' in Heated Exchange with Fox's Bartiromo over Government Shutdown Threat

9/26/2023

Gaetz Requests Pay Be Withheld During Potential Shutdown, Opposing Short-Term Spending Deals

Rep. Matt Gaetz requests that his pay be withheld during a potential government shutdown as he remains opposed to short-term spending agreements.

10/1/2023

Congress Passes Barebones Spending Bill to Avoid Shutdown, But Leaves Out Ukraine Aid and GOP Priorities