This time, nobody can blame Republicans alone if, in a few months, a government shutdown is a possibility AGAIN. Democrats are happy to share the spoils.
On Tuesday, November 14th, the House overwhelmingly approved a measure to avert a government shutdown, effectively a new “stopgap bill”. The newly appointed Republican Speaker, Mike Johnson, had to collaborate with Democrats after facing resistance from conservative factions within his party. Despite 93 Republicans opposing his plan, Johnson’s proposal to temporarily fund the government until the new year secured bipartisan support with a vote of 336-95. This marked the first instance where the new speaker had to navigate contentious legislation through the House, showcasing his willingness to move forward without full support from the more conservative members of his party—a strategic move reminiscent of the recent downfall of former Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Currently, Johnson, representing Louisiana, seems to be on a more favorable trajectory than McCarthy. The Senate is anticipated to endorse his approach by the end of the week, effectively postponing the critical government funding decision until the new year, which also happens to be an elections year…
