Republicans say the Democrats chose the government shutdown, and Americans are paying the price. And Senate Democrats said no. Democrats are insisting to the American public that Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the White House, so the Republicans own the government shutdown. Under Chairman Tom Cole’s leadership, House Republicans did our job—we passed all 12 appropriations bills out of committee, including strong national security provisions in my subcommittee’s bill. RELATED: Democrats: Republicans Control House, Senate, White House & Own Shutdown