House Republicans Face Tough Vote on Trump-Backed Spending Bill Amid Internal Divisions
House Republicans are set to vote on a spending bill, backed by Trump, that faces opposition from some party members ahead of a looming government shutdown.
Overview
House Republicans are scheduled to vote on a continuing resolution that would fund the government through September 30, 2025. Speaker Mike Johnson's bill, which requires near-unanimous GOP support, faces dissent from within the party, notably from Rep. Thomas Massie, who plans to vote against it. President Trump has actively lobbied for support, threatening primary challenges against dissenters. The bill increases military spending while reducing non-defense expenditures and has drawn Democratic opposition, complicating its passage. Without sufficient GOP backing, a government shutdown by March 14 remains a possibility as dissenting voices grow.
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Analysis
- Moderate Democrats feel neglected by House Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership, noting a lack of outreach to negotiate on the spending bill, which they view as partisan and insufficiently collaborative.
- The proposed continuing resolution to keep government funding at current levels through September 2025 is seen by some centrist Democrats as a way for Republicans to pass the bill without needing bipartisan support, raising concerns about the potential impact on essential programs like Medicaid.
- Overall, Democratic moderates may face pressure to support the measure if they believe Republican leaders cannot secure the necessary votes without collaboration, yet many are currently leaning against it due to perceived exclusion from the process.
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Some Republicans, like Rep. Thomas Massie, are opposed because they believe the bill does not adequately address fiscal concerns and extends Biden administration-era funding levels. Others, like Rep. Tim Burchett, are concerned about how the increased defense spending is allocated.
If the bill does not pass, a partial government shutdown could occur by March 14. This would happen if Congress fails to approve a spending measure by the deadline.
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