Overview
- Democratic Rep. Yassamin Ansari opened her comments by accusing Republicans of taking an “eight weeks of taxpayer-funded vacation.”
- Republican Rep. Virginia Foxx rejected the accusation, saying she “worked every day” and telling colleagues she was tired of hearing the claim.
- The confrontation occurred as the House reconvened after roughly 53 days to consider a Senate-advanced spending measure tied to ending the shutdown.
- C-SPAN footage captured the heated exchange during the House Rules Committee’s consideration of the legislation.
- Some reports referred to Foxx as a Virginian, though she represents North Carolina in the House.