Johnson’s Statement on Ending the Government Shutdown

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) released the following statement after voting again to fund the government and end the longest government shutdown in American history:

“This was the dumbest government shutdown in history,” said Johnson. “Unnecessary pain was inflicted on the American people, our economy, and our national security. I am grateful for the Democrats who were willing to partner with Republicans to open our government. I’ve been vocal in calling for the shutdown to end, and I introduced legislation that would prevent government shutdowns from ever happening again.”