Obama calls Speaker Paul Ryan to thank him for 'making government work'

The House of Representatives, followed by the Senate, both voted to pass a $1.1 trillion funding bill that now moves on to the White House for President Obama’s signature.

The White House sounds appreciative of the Republican majority and new Speaker of the House Paul Ryan:

Paul Ryan says Obama called to say thanks for making government work and merry Christmas.

Paul Ryan's response?

"Back at ya."

— Matt Fuller (@MEPFuller) December 18, 2015

Ryan talks to Obama via phone after passage of omnibus/tax bill. Says Obama told him "thanks for making government work."

— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) December 18, 2015

Well that working relationship is off to a good start.

@ChadPergram when Obama thinks you did good you have screwed up royally

— Scott Yocum (@YocumScott) December 18, 2015

@MEPFuller @benshapiro Was this right before or right after Obama said "good puppy" ?

— Lynae Miyer (@Lynae_Miyer) December 18, 2015

@MEPFuller @benshapiro I had hopes that Ryan would turn okay. Those hopes are dashed.

— Angela Marti ? (@AngelaMarti9) December 18, 2015

https://twitter.com/Zach_Gafford/status/677918133307514880

A $1.1 trillion “hug.”