Irate over a bipartisan measure to prevent a government shutdown, far-right Republicans blocked a separate spending bill, forcing the House to leave for Thanksgiving without finishing its work.
Tag: Federal Budget (US)
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In Mike Johnson’s First Big Showdown, the Unyielding Conservative Yields
Speaker Mike Johnson chose avoiding a shutdown over a fiscal confrontation that Representative Mike Johnson might have welcomed.
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Analysis: To Avoid a Government Shutdown, Unyielding Mike Johnson Yields
Speaker Mike Johnson chose avoiding a shutdown over a fiscal confrontation that Representative Mike Johnson might have welcomed.
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House to Vote on Mike Johnson’s Plan to Avert a Government Shutdown
An increasing number of Democrats privately indicated that they would support the Republican speaker’s measure to extend government funding. A vote is expected Tuesday afternoon.
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Democrats Signal Openness to Plan to Avert Shutdown as Republicans Balk
The House could take up the proposal as early as Tuesday. With growing opposition from House Republicans, it will need Democrats’ backing.