Congress Delays Interim Spending Bill Again, More Democratic Support Expected

Published: 18 January 2024 at 19:09

Congress has once again delayed passing an interim spending bill to fund the government, marking the third time since September. It is expected that more Democrats will support the temporary bill than Republicans. This has infuriated conservatives who are critical of House Speaker Mike Johnson and his predecessor Kevin McCarthy for putting bills on the floor that receive more support from Democrats. The question now is whether there will be attrition from the current level of Republican support, and if Republicans will dip below at least 111 yeas, which would be a significant blow to Johnson.

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