diff --git a/python/ycm/client/shutdown_request.py b/python/ycm/client/shutdown_request.py
index 5d9a73d0..1c2b952c 100644
--- a/python/ycm/client/shutdown_request.py
+++ b/python/ycm/client/shutdown_request.py
@@ -44,10 +44,6 @@ class ShutdownRequest( BaseRequest ):
       pass
 
 
-  def Response( self ):
-    return self._response
-
-
 def SendShutdownRequest():
   request = ShutdownRequest()
   # This is a blocking call.