共和党人说政府关门需要民主党的支持, 敦促在资金和支出上妥协. Republicans say a government shutdown requires Democratic support, urging compromise on funding and spending.

佛罗里达州共和党议员Mike Haridopolos在NPR采访中讨论政府持续停业, 指出参议院通过筹资法案需要60票, 可能需要至少七个民主党的支持。 Republican Congressman Mike Haridopolos of Florida discussed the ongoing government shutdown in an NPR interview, stating that Senate passage of a funding bill requires 60 votes, likely needing support from at least seven Democrats. 他敦促民主党优先保持政府开放,以便能够就医疗保健等问题进行谈判,批评他说允许高收入家庭(如亚利桑那州一个收入为60万美元的家庭)有资格获得援助的现行补贴政策。 He urged Democrats to prioritize keeping the government open to enable negotiations on issues like healthcare, criticizing current subsidy policies that he says allow high-income families, such as one earning $600,000 in Arizona, to qualify for assistance. Haridopolos强调财政责任,认为停业凸显了削减支出和预算纪律的必要性,同时承认联邦雇员和基本服务受到干扰。 Haridopolos emphasized fiscal responsibility, arguing that the shutdown underscores the need for spending reductions and budget discipline, while acknowledging disruptions to federal employees and essential services.