Kevin McCarthy urges House Republicans to get onside as shutdown looms
Things are moving fast as the House Republican leadership is scrambling to find enough support to pass a continuing resolution funding the government ahead of the shutdown deadline at midnight.
Several Democrats have indicated that they’re likely to vote yes on the bill, which includes disaster relief funding but no money for Ukraine’s defence against the Russian invasion.
Speaker Kevin McCarthy appears to have decided to go ahead with the bill despite the risk that it may prompt far-right members of his party to move to remove him from the post.
“If I have to risk my job for standing up for the American public, I will do that,” he told the press on Sunday.
Democrats appeared frustrated at the short amount of time provided to go through the 71-page legislation.
“It was just dropped upon us at the 11th hour,” Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said, according to Axios.
Rep Dan Kildee of Michigan added that they’re still trying to figure out “if it’s actually a clean CR. It’s not clear that’s actually the case”.
Pentagon makes last-minute push for Ukraine funding
The Pentagon has been making a last-minute push to convince Capitol Hill leaders not to remove Ukraine funding from the CR.
“Republicans are forcing us to choose between supporting Ukraine and averting a shutdown, and the administration is very concerned,” a congressional staffer told The Washington Post.
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As the House votes on the CR, Leader Jeffries is urging his caucus to support the bill.
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McConnell overruled on CR strategy by fellow Senate Republicans
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‘Democrats will continue to put people over politics,’ Jeffries says
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New York Democrat reportedly seen pulling fire alarm in House office building
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Democrats frustrated as CR revealed to have time stamp from last night
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Many Democrats expected to support CR
Many House Democrats are expected to vote yes on the CR.
“I think most Dems are going to vote for” the bill one member told Axios. “A few [are] upset.”
A number of senior members are telling others to support the bill, including Jim McGovern, Mike Thompson, and Zoe Lofgren.
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Top McCarthy ally says GOP open to address ‘legitimate concerns’ from Democrats
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In resurfaced clip, McCarthy speaks about having sandwich named after him
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McConnell says Republicans will reject advancement of bipartisan CR
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