Obama : `` Only person ... who wants a shutdown is President Congress '' Sources familiar with the plan tell CNN that it includes deferring deportation for the parents of U.S. citizens , a move that would affect up to 3.5 million people . Wisconsin senator said Obama should threaten to block Obama 's nominees . Congress should also withhold funds to halt the executive action , Ted Cruz said .
Obama : `` Only person ... who wants a shutdown is President Congress '' Wisconsin senator said Obama should threaten to block Obama 's nominees . Congress should also withhold funds to halt the executive action , Ted Cruz said .