House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, introduced a short-term funding bill to avert a government shutdown at the end of the week and keep operations running through September. The bill, likely to be voted on early next week, has not been negotiated with Democrats, posing a test for the Republican trifecta’s ability to pass a bipartisan bill into law. President Donald Trump has expressed support for the bill and would sign it if it reaches his desk.
The funding bill includes increased defense spending and reduced non-defense discretionary spending, with no provisions for additional emergency funding or earmarks. House Democrats, led by Rep. Rosa DeLauro, criticized the bill for being a “power grab” and siding with the White House and billionaires like Elon Musk.
There is disagreement between Democrats and Republicans over the bill, with concerns about potential spending cuts to areas like health care and veterans’ benefits. The possibility of a government shutdown looms if House Democrats oppose the bill, as a small Republican majority means just a few defections could prevent its passage.
In the Senate, Democrats would need to secure seven Republican votes to overcome a filibuster and pass the bill. Both parties are eager to avoid a shutdown, as it could disrupt legislative priorities, but they disagree on how to prevent one. Democrats have been critical of Republican-led spending cuts and potential further reductions imposed by the bill, while Republicans see it as a necessary step to keep the government operating.
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