'Shame on you!' Dems erupt on House floor as Mike Johnson orders recess despite shutdown

Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives erupted as Republicans gaveled into recess on Tuesday despite a looming government shutdown.

According to CBS, Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) was seeking unanimous consent to pass a Democratic resolution that would have prevented the shutdown.

However, the presiding Republican, Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA), refused to recognize DeLauro and gaveled the meeting to recess. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) reportedly ordered the recess to pressure Democrats to accept a Republican resolution to keep the government open.

Democrats could be heard shouting "shame on you" and "do your job."

Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) urged reporters to note that over 100 Democrats were present, while only a few Republicans bothered to attend the session.

"Look at who's here, and who's not! We're here!" he exclaimed.