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Posted 9/7/2023, 10:00:00 AM

Senate unity puts House Republicans in a jam over government funding fight

Senate displaying rare unity on government funding, putting pressure on House Republicans as shutdown deadline nears.
All 12 Senate appropriations bills passed committee with bipartisan support, some unanimous. Senate plans to start voting on bills next week.
Senate GOP leaders warning Speaker McCarthy that party-line House approach to slash spending won't fly in Senate. Say House may just have to take up Senate bills.
Pressure highlights challenge for McCarthy when House returns next week. Hardliners demand spending cuts and controversial policies, may rebel against short-term bill.
McCarthy warned he needs GOP support, won't accept Democrat leverage. But may need Dem votes, raising prospect of far-right rebellion.

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9/6/2023

Senate looks to take control in spending fight with House

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9/28/2023

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9/29/2023

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House Republicans are prepared to oppose a last-minute proposal for a temporary funding agreement in the Senate, leading to an increased likelihood of a government shutdown.

Topics

Posted 9/7/2023, 10:00:00 AM

Senate unity puts House Republicans in a jam over government funding fight

Senate displaying rare unity on government funding, putting pressure on House Republicans as shutdown deadline nears.
All 12 Senate appropriations bills passed committee with bipartisan support, some unanimous. Senate plans to start voting on bills next week.
Senate GOP leaders warning Speaker McCarthy that party-line House approach to slash spending won't fly in Senate. Say House may just have to take up Senate bills.
Pressure highlights challenge for McCarthy when House returns next week. Hardliners demand spending cuts and controversial policies, may rebel against short-term bill.
McCarthy warned he needs GOP support, won't accept Democrat leverage. But may need Dem votes, raising prospect of far-right rebellion.

nbcnews.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/6/2023

Senate looks to take control in spending fight with House

The Senate plans to take control of funding the government by considering a "minibus" of spending bills, while the House faces challenges in moving forward with partisan packages.

9/16/2023

Bipartisan Senate, Divided House Locked in Standoff Over Government Funding Bills as Shutdown Risk Looms

9/18/2023

House Passes Short-Term Funding Bill, But Senate Rejection Likely Over Disputes on Defense, Disaster Aid

Several House Republicans have reached a short-term funding deal to keep the government running, but it remains uncertain whether the proposal will gain enough support and pass in the Senate.

9/22/2023

Bipartisan Senators Propose Bill to Automatically Fund Government, Prevent Shutdowns

A bipartisan group of Senators and House members are pushing for legislation that would automatically fund the government past spending deadlines, effectively ending shutdown threats.

9/26/2023

Congress Scrambles to Avert Government Shutdown as Deadline Looms

The U.S. House and Senate are taking divergent paths in a high-stakes spending battle, with the possibility of a government shutdown looming.

9/27/2023

Congress Pushes Forward on Separate Plans to Avoid Government Shutdown

9/27/2023

House GOP Pushes Border Security Bill, Increasing Odds of Government Shutdown

9/27/2023

McConnell, McCarthy Clash Over Averting Government Shutdown

9/28/2023

Republicans Divided Over Government Funding Bill Over Ukraine Aid and Border Security

Senate Republicans are divided over legislation to fund the government beyond Sept. 30 due to funding for Ukraine and the lack of language addressing the U.S.-Mexico border situation.

9/28/2023

Government Shutdown Looms as House Republicans Juggle Impeachment Inquiry and Funding Votes

9/29/2023

Government Shutdown Looms as House GOP Resists Senate Funding Bill

House Republicans are prepared to oppose a last-minute proposal for a temporary funding agreement in the Senate, leading to an increased likelihood of a government shutdown.