House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) attempt to avoid a government shutdown through a six-month continuing resolution (CR) paired with a Trump-endorsed voter ID bill appears likely to fail due to mounting Republican opposition. At least six GOP lawmakers have already voiced their intent to vote against the proposal, more than enough to derail it if all Democrats also vote no. Johnson is under pressure from both his party’s right flank, pushing for the bill, and moderates concerned about political fallout from a potential shutdown.
Johnson remains firm, calling the proposal a “righteous fight,” despite the White House promising a veto and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) pursuing a clean stopgap alternative. Defense hawks, including House Armed Services Chair Mike Rogers (R-Ala.), oppose the plan, citing its impact on Pentagon funding.
Opposition is growing among fiscal hawks, such as Reps. Matt Rosendale (Mont.), Thomas Massie (Ky.), and Jim Banks (Ind.), who resist government funding extensions. Moderates are also skeptical, seeking clarification on Johnson’s contingency plans. Meanwhile, some Republicans like Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) back the bill, hoping to avoid a year-end omnibus spending bill that could favor Democratic priorities.
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