Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) proposed a bill, the True Shutdown Fairness Act, to ensure payment for federal workers, military members, and contractors during a potential 2025 government shutdown, along with preventing mass layoffs. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) objected to the request for immediate consideration of this bill. Johnson, while acknowledging overlap with his own bill addressing similar issues, advocated for debating and amending the legislation rather than approving it via unanimous consent. Johnson believed a thorough review and debate process was necessary before the bill could be passed.
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Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson, along with other Republican senators like Rand Paul and Josh Hawley, strongly opposes the proposed “One Big, Beautiful” spending bill due to its substantial increase to the national debt and expansion of tax cuts for high-income earners. Johnson argues the bill’s increased spending is fiscally irresponsible and morally wrong, contradicting the stated goal of deficit reduction. Despite this opposition, House Speaker Mike Johnson remains confident in the bill’s passage with bipartisan support. However, Senator Johnson believes sufficient Republican opposition exists in the Senate to halt the bill unless significant spending cuts are implemented.
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Republican Senators Ron Johnson and Rand Paul voiced strong opposition to President Trump’s budget bill, citing its significant increase to the national debt—projected at $3.1 trillion over ten years by the CBO. Their concerns center on the bill’s tax cuts and increased spending, which they deem fiscally irresponsible. Paul conditionally supports the bill only if the $4 trillion debt ceiling increase is removed, while Johnson called the bill “immoral.” The bill’s passage in the Senate faces uncertainty given the narrow Republican majority and the growing number of GOP senators expressing reservations.
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Senator Ron Johnson, along with other Republican senators, strongly opposes President Trump’s proposed bill due to its significant impact on the national debt, projected to increase by $3.3 trillion over the next decade. The bill, narrowly passing the House, faces substantial opposition within the Senate GOP, with Johnson asserting that sufficient votes exist to block its passage unless substantial spending cuts are implemented. Key Republican concerns include the bill’s effect on the deficit and a $4 trillion increase to the debt ceiling. Without significant changes addressing these concerns, the bill’s future in the Senate remains uncertain.
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Ron Johnson Says ‘Putin Will Not Lose the War,’ Votes Against Ukraine Aid
It is deeply disheartening to witness the actions and statements of Senator Ron Johnson. As a Republican, I am appalled by his pro-Putin stance and his vote against providing aid to Ukraine. It seems that Johnson has a long history of supporting and admiring Russia, which raises serious concerns about his loyalty to our country.
The fact that Johnson flew to Moscow on America’s Independence Day is highly suspicious. It is unnerving to think about the possibility of him receiving talking points from the Kremlin. His echoing of Putin’s lines, especially in relation to Elon Musk’s recent comments, raises eyebrows and further deepens the skepticism surrounding his allegiance.… Continue reading
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