With a looming deadline for government funding, House Republicans have introduced a 99-page stopgap bill they aim to push through before funding runs out. Despite uncertainty about securing enough votes, GOP leaders express optimism, bolstered by President Trump’s endorsement. The proposed bill seeks to extend funding until September 30, maintain defense spending, and cut nondefense programs below previous levels. However, dissent exists within the party, exemplified by Rep. Thomas Massie's opposition, reflecting the challenges Republicans face in achieving unity amidst tight voting margins.
"Conservatives will love this Bill, because it sets us up to cut Taxes and Spending in Reconciliation, all while effectively FREEZING Spending this year," Trump wrote in a social media post this past week.
Republicans are hoping to pass the bill without substantial Democratic support. Democrats had previously indicated that any spending changes to defense and non-defense spending would need to go in the same direction.
In the House, Speaker Mike Johnson may have only one Republican 'no' to spare. Kentucky Republican Rep. Thomas Massie already said he's planning to vote against the bill, even without seeing the text.
However, other fiscal hawks who had previously sworn off relying too heavily on urgent stopgap measures now face a dilemma as the deadline approaches.
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