A Democrat-backed resolution condemning government shutdowns failed on the House floor Wednesday, falling short of the two-thirds majority needed to pass.

The 249-163 vote garnered support from all 228 Democrats, with 21 Republicans crossing the aisle to back the resolution.

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"Saying that shutdowns harm the American people and the economy should not be controversial," Wexton said on the floor ahead of the vote, in which 163 Republicans opposed the measure. "These facts are not up for debate, pr at least they shouldn't be."