“House Republicans have been in power for almost two years, but they still haven’t been able to solve their party’s financial problems,” he said. The Washington Post I will report.
“The combative nature of the convention, combined with the historically slim majority, makes it nearly impossible for Republican leaders to convince every corner of their base, when passing legislation along party lines requires the votes of nearly every Republican.”
“House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) is currently at the center of tensions that were toppled nearly a year ago by his predecessor’s refusal to fund the government as demanded by a far-right minority. But Johnson has been working over the weekend to rally support for a once-postponed proposal to avert an Oct. 1 government shutdown on Republican-friendly terms, hoping to bring it to a vote this week.”
NBC NewsA divided House of Representatives Republicans are struggling to avert a government shutdown.
Punchbowl NewsThe House is no closer to resolving the spending issue.
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