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.
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The bill, which cleared the House Rules Committee on Monday, has earned the support of the conservative House Freedom Caucus and would avert a government shutdown from taking place at midnight Friday if it passes the full House and Senate.
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Despite Trump's wishes, Massie has repeatedly refused to back a CR to fund the government.
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In the absence of Democratic support, the vote represents a major test for Speaker Mike Johnson -- as it remains unclear if the Trump-backed legislation can even pass in the GOP-controlled House.
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It remains unclear, however, if it has the votes to pass since Democrats are expected to oppose it in droves — their leadership is voting “no” — and a handful of Republicans are withholding support from the measure.
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The House Republican budget bill has multiple controversial provisions that are likely to face resistance from even some Republicans in the Senate.
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At least one Republican is already opposed: Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., a staunch Johnson critic, wrote on X late Sunday, "Unless I get a lobotomy Monday that causes me to forget what I’ve witnessed the past 12 years, I’ll be a NO on the CR this week."
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This isn't a new problem, some Democratic moderates say.
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House Republicans have to get their spending bill passed by Friday to avoid a government shutdown.
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The dual-track between the House and Senate comes even as House Republicans want to get the bill through their chamber next month.
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Summary
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.
Perspectives
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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