House members make mad dash back to Washington ahead of funding vote

House members racing to return to Washington ahead of Wednesday’s vote on a measure that would fund the government have taken matters into their own hands to ensure they get back in time.

As the government shutdown enters day 43, lawmakers have booked multiple flights, taken a train, driven, or, in the case of Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-WI), ridden a motorcycle over 900 miles to guarantee they are on Capitol Hill when it comes time to vote.