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OPINION: Republicans have to avoid a government shutdown this close to the election
Republicans would be wise to put their differences aside and work toward a solution, rather than hash out interparty issues on the national stage.
Government Shutdown Looms—Again—As Election Complicates Latest Fight
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., canceled plans Wednesday for a vote on a new government spending bill, 19 days before the existing bill expires and would trigger a shutdown amid resistance from both parties—a fight that weighs on the GOP’s chances of holding on to control of the House.
House votes to reject GOP bill to avert government shutdown
Lawmakers have until Sept. 30 to extend government funding. Internal Republican divisions are posing a problem for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.).
House Republicans reject their own funding bill with a shutdown around the corner
A handful of Republicans voted to derail Speaker Johnson's plan linking funding to a Trump-backed voter ID bill. The government will shut down on Oct. 1 unless Congress acts.
US Senate to Move on Stopgap Bill to Avert Partial Government Shutdown
The U.S. Senate will prepare stopgap spending bill that would avert a looming partial government shutdown, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said on Thursday, as House Republicans offered no hint as to what their next move would be.
Will Congress dodge a government shutdown? Funding push fails in the House over controversial voting bill
"We cannot have a government shutdown," Mitch McConnell, said. "It would be politically beyond stupid for us to do that right before the election."
Government shutdown looms, after Trump urged House GOP to vote against their own budget bill
With a potential government shutdown taking place at the end of the month, NBC Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur reports on the latest developments after House Republicans rejected their own funding bill.
House rejects temporary funding bill to avoid government shutdown
The House has rejected Speaker Mike Johnson's bill to temporarily fund the government. The legislation that failed Wednesday would have linked temporary government funding with a mandate that states require proof of citizenship when people register to vote.
House voted to defeat bill that would prevent a government shutdown
The House voted to reject a bill that included legislation that would require proof of citizenship to vote and prevent a government shutdown.
Senate will move stopgap funding bill as government shutdown looms
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Thursday that he will act later in the day to advance a bipartisan government funding bill after Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) failed to pass a partisan six-month funding measure that was tied to voter registration reform.
Republican Divisions Sink House Bill as Government Shutdown Nears
WASHINGTON—An initial proposal by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R., La.) to fund the government was voted down Wednesday, underscoring the divisions within the Republican Party but potentially setting the stage for talks with Democrats on avoiding a partial government shutdown at the end of the month.
Government Shutdown Looming Next Month: Here's What That Means
It ran from Dec. 22, 2018 to Jan. 25, 2019, during the Trump administration. At 34 days, it was the longest government ...
America might be headed for a government shutdown (again)
If Congress doesn't pass a spending bill by September 30, the government could shut down. Here's what that could mean.
Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill with 3 weeks until government shut down
Monday marks the House and the Senate's first day back on Capitol Hill after a month-long summer break, and the clock is ticking with three weeks until government funding expires on Sept. 30.
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CNN pre-blames Trump for possible government shutdown
CNN is setting up President Donald J. Trump to take the blame for a government shutdown as Dems balk at an election security ...
As Trump and Harris Dominate Headlines, Government Edges Towards Shutdown
The threat of a risky government shutdown is looming over the U.S. at a very sensitive political time for the country.
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Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill with 3 weeks until government shut down
Congress is on the brink of a government shutdown. Again. Monday marks the House and the Senate's first day back on Capitol Hill after a month-long summer break, and the clock is ticking with ...
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Mike Johnson's coming surrender on the government shutdown
The end to the shutdown drama is in sight. The end to House Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) political headaches is not. Why it ...
What happens if a government shutdown happens on Oct. 1? The impact will be swift.
As Congress nears a shutdown, find out how it could impact federal workers, Social Security, national parks and more. What ...