House Republicans Moving Forward With Partisan Plan To Avert Government Shutdown

House Republicans Move Forward with Partisan Plan to Avert Government Shutdown

GOP Measure Faces Uncertain Fate in Senate

House Republicans have unveiled a partisan spending plan to keep the government funded through December 16th, setting up a showdown with Democrats just six days before a potential government shutdown. The measure, which passed the House on September 29th, 220-211, along party lines, faces an uncertain fate in the Senate, where Democrats have vowed to block it.

Plan Excludes Democratic Priorities

The House GOP's plan, known as a continuing resolution (CR), would provide stopgap funding for the government at current levels. However, the CR excludes Democratic priorities, such as funding for natural disaster relief and additional COVID-19 aid. Democrats have said they will not support a CR that does not address these issues.

Shutdown Deadline Approaching

The government's current funding expires on September 30th, and without a new funding bill in place, the government will shut down. A government shutdown would furlough hundreds of thousands of federal employees and disrupt essential services.

Shutdown Impact

A government shutdown would have a significant impact on the economy and the lives of Americans. Federal workers would be furloughed without pay, and essential services, such as national parks, would be closed. The shutdown would also delay the processing of tax refunds and other government payments.

Senate Negotiations

The House GOP's CR now goes to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain fate. Democrats have said they will not support the measure, and it is unclear whether it can garner enough Republican support to pass.

Negotiations Continue

Negotiations between Democrats and Republicans are ongoing, but there is no clear path forward. A government shutdown is increasingly likely, but it is still possible that a deal can be reached before the September 30th deadline.

Conclusion

The House Republicans' partisan spending plan has set up a showdown with Democrats just days before a potential government shutdown. The plan faces an uncertain fate in the Senate, and it is unclear whether a deal can be reached before the September 30th deadline.