CBS host Margaret Brennan laughed out loud after House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) claimed Democrats "tried to do everything" they could to force a government shutdown.
While speaking to Brennan on Face the Nation, McCarthy blamed Democrats for problems passing a temporary government funding bill.
"I wasn't sure it was going to pass," he remarked. "You want to know why? Because the Democrats tried to do everything they can not to let it pass."
Brennan responded with laughter.
"Democrats were the ones who voted for this in a larger number than Republicans to keep the continuing resolution alive," she said.
"Did you watch the floor yesterday?" McCarthy asked.
"Yes," Brennan replied. "Ninety Republicans voted against it."
"OK, so let's walk through what actually happened," McCarthy responded. "First of all, the Democrats stood up and did dilatory actions, asked to adjourn. So was that supporting to adjourn? Then they used the magic minute. They went as far as pulling the fire alarm, not to try to get the bill to come up."
"We are going to make sure we keep it open while we finish the job we're supposed to do," he added.
