Speaker Mike Johnson is once again turning to Democrats to supply the bulk of the votes to keep federal funding flowing through Dec. 20, circumventing conservative opposition.
Mr. Johnson on Tuesday called the legislation, known as a continuing resolution, a very narrow, bare-bones C.R. to do only what's absolutely necessary. It would be political malpractice to shut the government down.
A significant number of conservatives in the House G.O.P. conference are fundamentally opposed to legislation that does not mandate deep cuts to federal spending.
Since gaining control of the House nearly two years ago, Republican leaders have been forced time and time again to rely on Democrats to provide most of the votes on bills to avert shutdowns.
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