Kentucky Senator Rand Paul stated he is unswayed by President Trump's push for the omnibus spending package, highlighting resistance from some Senate Republicans. While House Republicans seem to be aligning with Trump, figures like Paul and Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson reject the bill, citing concerns about increased deficit spending and its inadequate provisions. Johnson explicitly stated the bill is unacceptable, a sentiment echoed by Paul who remains firm on conservative government principles. The bill's fate seems uncertain with internal GOP dissent and attached debt ceiling issues complicating potential passage before July 4th.
I'm not persuadable to go against the principles of conservative government," said Paul definitively, reflecting internal GOP resistance to Trump's spending bill.
The president still expects this bill to hit his desk before July 4th. That's the holiday that he wants to sign it on.
Johnson also called the bill inadequate and completely unacceptable, indicating broader concerns among Senate Republicans about its provisions.
There is internal resistance against many of the provisions in the current form of the legislation, emphasizing the divide between House and Senate Republicans.
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