The Michigan House of Representatives on Nov. 7 adopted House Resolution 214, urging the United States Senate to pass a clean continuing resolution to reopen the federal government. The chamber ordered a record roll-call vote after extended debate and approved the resolution, 54–46.

Supporters said the shutdown is causing immediate harm to service members, federal employees and local economies. “Thousands of federal employees right here in the state of Michigan and service members across the state of Michigan have been told to either keep showing up even as their paychecks have stopped coming,” Representative Green said during floor remarks, adding that families are “falling behind on their obligations through no fault of their own.”

Opponents faulted Senate and congressional leadership in Washington and argued the resolution was symbolic rather than a solution. “Republicans have all the power in Washington,” Representative McDonald said in opposition, arguing the majority could end the shutdown and criticizing the resolution as “empty rhetoric.”

Other members detailed specific local impacts. Representative Wartz said an estimated 30,000 federal employees missed paychecks since the shutdown began and described a constituent family whose benefits were affected. Representative Thompson, referencing constituents who rely on social supports, urged colleagues to “put politics aside” and keep government functioning.

The House temporarily suspended rule 71 to take up the measure and, after debate, Majority Floor Leader Pascumas requested a record roll call. The clerk opened the board and reported 54 aye votes and 46 nay votes. A majority of members present having voted in favor, HR214 was adopted.

The resolution urges the U.S. Senate to pass a clean continuing resolution to reopen the federal government; it does not itself appropriate funds or change federal policy. The House adjourned following the vote and will reconvene Nov. 12, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.