2 Democrats Save Mike Johnson From Facing Another Floor Shutdown

September 01, 2026 4:41 PM ET Democratic Reps. Jared Golden of Maine and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington rescued House Speaker Mike Johnson Tuesday from facing a floor shutdown. Five Republicans voted against a rule to protest the passage of the continuing resolution (CR), particularly because it delayed a ban on hemp THC products. If the two Democrats had not voted in favor of opening debate on several bills, the floor would have shut down and the chamber likely would have gone home. https://x.com/sarahnferris/status/2094858184846344359Republican Reps. Chip Roy of Texas, Andy Harris of Maryland, Ralph Norman of South Carolina, Clay Higgins of Louisiana and Pete Sessions of Texas voted against the rule. If no Democrat had voted for the rule, Johnson could have afforded to lose three