WASHINGTON:Â The Republican party on Saturday (Nov 11) revealed an unconventional temporary plan to fund the United States government, with little room to manoeuvre it through a deeply divided Congress just days ahead of a potential shutdown.
Mike Johnson, the new speaker of the House of Representatives, said that the two-part move was “a necessary Bill to place House Republicans in the best position to fight for conservative victories”.
US media reported that unusual play would see some Bills needed to keep the government open passed via a short-term Bill until Jan 19, while the rest would be rolled over until Feb 2.
It is aimed at buying Congress time to pass individual spending Bills – and does not provide funding for Israel, Ukraine and border security, according to the reports.
But with some Republicans already complaining that the plan does not make the funding cuts they seek, it was unclear if the party, which has only a narrow majority in the House, would be able to pass it, much less the Democrat-controlled Senate.
“The Bill will stop the absurd holiday-season omnibus tradition of massive, loaded-up spending Bills introduced right before the Christmas recess,” Johnson posted on X, formerly Twitter, without offering details.
“Separating out the (continuing resolution) from the supplemental funding debates places our conference in the best position to fight for fiscal responsibility, oversight over Ukraine aid and meaningful policy changes at our southern border,” he continued.
Source: CNA
