"Republican and Democratic lawmakers show no signs of budging as the House takes up a bill Friday to avert a partial government shutdown in less than two weeks.The bill would generally continue existing funding levels through Nov. 21. Democratic leaders are adamantly opposed and are threatening a government shutdown if Republicans don't let them have a say on the measure, as some Democratic support will be needed to get a bill to the president's desk for his signature."
"President Donald Trump weighed in Thursday, urging House Republicans to pass the bill and put the burden on Democrats to oppose it. GOP leaders often need Trump's help to win over holdouts on legislation."Every House Republican should UNIFY, and VOTE YES!" Trump said on his social media site.Republicans can pass the bill in the House if they stay united, and the speaker expressed confidence Thursday he had the votes."We're going to get this government funded," Johnson said."
House lawmakers are debating a short-term funding bill that would continue current spending levels through Nov. 21 to avoid a partial government shutdown. Democratic leaders oppose the measure and demand input, threatening to withhold support needed to send a bill to the president. Speaker Mike Johnson must secure near-unanimous Republican backing to pass the patch, while some GOP members aim to blame Democrats if a shutdown begins Oct. 1. President Trump urged House Republicans to unite and vote yes. Senate Democrats proposed extending enhanced ACA subsidies and reversing Medicaid cuts from earlier Republican legislation.
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