There were just 7 votes in the House against making the deep state permanent
But seven lawmakers — all House Republicans — opposed the measure. Those "no" votes came from Reps. Justin Amash (Mich.), Andy Biggs (Ariz.), Paul Gosar (Ariz.), Glen Grothman (Wis.), Thomas Massie (Ky.), Chip Roy (Texas) and Ted Yoho (Fla.). ... Gosar issued a statement after the vote saying the bill removes an incentive to resolve the shutdown swiftly. "This
ill-conceived legislation takes away a useful tool in holding
government accountable," he said. "Shutdowns have historically served to
push both parties to compromise and resolution. This bill eliminates
the impact and urgency a shutdown creates and rewards bureaucrats and
swamp dwellers." Massie made similar remarks in a
statement saying the bill "guarantees retroactive pay for every possible
future shutdown, which will only make it easier for politicians to
cause future shutdowns." "This is irresponsible and I want to prevent future shutdowns from happening," he said.
