Mike Johnson's government funding gambit
Summary
House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to hold an early vote next week on a short-term government funding bill, even though the government won’t run out of money for more than two months. This vote may fail, which could help Johnson use a different budget process called reconciliation later to fund government spending and military needs.Key Facts
- Mike Johnson wants to vote soon on a short-term spending bill called a continuing resolution (CR).
- The government has money until September, so the early vote is unusual.
- If the CR vote fails, Johnson might use reconciliation, a budget process that needs fewer votes, to fund government spending and military munitions.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune does not agree with rushing into a third reconciliation bill.
- Using reconciliation could pressure the Senate to accept the House’s spending plan or be blamed for a government shutdown.
- Some Republicans fear a government shutdown could hurt them in upcoming elections.
- Democrats are unsure if they will support the short-term funding bill and warn against a rigid approach.
- Some conservatives want a specific bill (SAVE America Act) included with funding; Johnson has not decided on this.
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