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Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan to avoid a government shutdown faces a narrow path to passage as multiple House Republicans quickly indicated they won’t vote for it.
Due to the fact his plan doesn't cut government spending, it is likely to garner some Democrat support, at least in the Senate, as it is effectively a clean continuing resolution. But, while this will likely help win over Democrats, it does complicate matters for Johnson as he is expected to lose conservative support for the resolution.Not even an hour after the continuing resolution was unveiled, Rep. Chip Roy came out against the measure on social media.Rep.
“This proposal is just a recipe for more Republican chaos and more shutdowns—full stop. With just days left before an Extreme Republican Shutdown—and after shutting down Congress for three weeks after they ousted their own leader—House Republicans are wasting precious time with an unserious proposal that has been panned by members of both parties,” said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre.
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