Congressman Andy Harris Calls Out Maryland Democrats for Blaming House Republicans Over Government Shutdown

October 23, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), criticized Maryland Democrats for blaming President Trump and House Republicans for the ongoing government shutdown, even as every member of Maryland’s Democrat delegation voted against reopening the government.

Statement from Congressman Harris: 

"House Republicans have already done their job. The only thing standing between America and a reopened government is a handful of Senate Democrats too afraid of their activist base to do the right thing."

To read the full WBAL-TV article, click HERE. 

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