House Republicans’ internal tensions spill into public as shutdown looms.

House Republicans Engage in Public Feuding Over Government Funding

As the deadline for funding the government approaches, ⁤members of the House Republican Conference ⁤are ​embroiled in a heated battle over a bill that, even if passed, is unlikely to become law. The conference, known‍ for its⁤ internal tensions, is now facing some of its ‌most public‌ feuds⁣ as‍ it tries to reach‌ an agreement on a⁤ continuing resolution.

Negotiators from the House Freedom Caucus and Republican Main ⁤Street Caucus recently⁣ reached ⁤a compromise on a continuing resolution that includes ⁣funding for border security, ⁤spending cuts, and government funding through October. However, despite the bill aligning with many conservative priorities, hard-line conservative members immediately voiced their opposition. By the end of⁣ Monday, at least 16 members had pledged to⁢ vote against the stopgap spending ⁣measure.

Even if the bill were to pass ​the House,​ it would face insurmountable obstacles in the Democrat-controlled Senate⁤ and ⁣with President Joe Biden. This situation highlights​ the struggle ⁤House Republicans face in finding common ground among themselves when it comes‌ to⁢ funding the ⁢government.

House Republicans Opposed ⁣to the Stopgap Spending Measure

Here is a list of House ‌Republicans who have pledged to vote against the stopgap spending measure:

• Member ‍1
• Member ‌2
• Member 3
• …

The government​ will face a shutdown ​if Congress fails to pass⁤ all 12‍ appropriations ⁣bills or a continuing resolution‍ by September 30. As attempts by leadership to appease the holdouts continue to fail, frustration is growing‍ among other members‌ of the conference who want to avoid a shutdown.

Representative Don Bacon (R-NE), a centrist who‍ represents a vulnerable⁣ district, ⁤expressed his frustration by quoting, “Some people​ vote​ against the Bible⁢ because there’s​ not enough​ Jesus in it.” He believes that some members ‍cannot reach a consensus.

The ​feud began​ on social media ​when outgoing⁤ Representative Victoria Spartz⁤ (R-IN) criticized House Speaker Kevin McCarthy⁣ (R-CA) as a⁣ “weak Speaker”​ and voiced her opposition⁣ to the negotiated continuing resolution. McCarthy responded by taking a jab at her ⁤pending retirement.

Representative⁢ Matt⁣ Gaetz (R-FL), a⁢ leading opponent ‌of the continuing resolution, came to Spartz’s defense and criticized McCarthy for “attacking a woman.” The public fighting continued, ‍with Gaetz also engaging in a feud‍ with Representative Byron ⁤Donalds (R-FL), who helped negotiate⁤ the resolution.

Despite Gaetz’s rhetoric and ⁢clashes with fellow House Republicans, some members,⁢ particularly⁣ centrist‍ colleagues, ‍are angered by ⁤his behavior. Representative⁤ Dave ‌Joyce (R-OH) questioned Gaetz’s accomplishments during his⁢ time in office.

However, the infighting within the party does not bring ‌the House ⁤any ‍closer to reaching an agreement on a continuing resolution, let alone‍ with the ‍Democrat-controlled Senate, before September 30.

Representative Garret Graves (R-LA), ​McCarthy’s‌ top lieutenant, presented two options for the holdouts:⁤ the conservative option, which aligns with the House’s proposed bill including border security and ⁢spending cuts, ⁤or the liberal option, which⁣ would result in a government ‌shutdown and potential pressure from⁢ the Senate to ‌pass a clean ⁤continuing resolution.

While McCarthy ⁣remains optimistic about⁤ passing ⁢a conservative continuing resolution, some members of his conference are unsure⁤ about the path ‌forward. Representative Steve⁣ Womack (R-AR), a veteran appropriator, expressed uncertainty​ and frustration, stating that he doesn’t see a clear path‍ to resolution.

Another GOP member ‍echoed this sentiment, suggesting that nobody currently has a viable path forward. They‌ believe that if the continuing resolution fails on the floor, McCarthy will likely shift blame onto others.

If the negotiated continuing resolution ⁣plan fails this week, it is expected that McCarthy ‍will address the situation and ‌claim that he had warned against its potential ​failure.

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‌How does Ve Chip Roy (R-TX) explain his opposition to the stopgap spending measure and what⁣ issues does he believe it fails to address?

Ve ​​Chip Roy (R-TX), a⁣ member of​ the House Freedom Caucus,⁤ ⁣also expressed his opposition to the stopgap spending measure, arguing that ⁢it fails to address critical issues such as the southern border⁣ crisis and the⁢ national debt. ⁢Roy emphasized the ⁣need for Republicans to take a stronger stance on conservative principles and to fight for meaningful change.

The internal divisions within the House Republican Conference are not new.⁣ The party has long struggled ⁤to find unity on key issues, particularly when it ⁤comes to government funding. The recent public feuding over the ⁤continuing resolution is just another example‌ of the deep-rooted conflicts within the party.

These public⁢ disputes among House Republicans not only threaten ​the ⁤passage of crucial legislation but also reflect negatively on the party as a whole. In a time where the Democrats have control of both the House​ and the Senate, Republicans need to present a united front and offer viable alternatives to the policies put forth by the majority party.

Additionally, the public feuding undermines ‌the public’s perception of Congress as a functional and ⁤effective governing body. As elected officials, it ‍is their responsibility to ⁣negotiate and⁤ find​ common ‌ground for the benefit of the American people. When they fail to do⁢ so, it erodes public trust in the government and the democratic process.

The stalemate over government funding also highlights the partisan nature ⁤of American politics. With Democrats and Republicans seemingly entrenched in their​ respective corners, finding bipartisan solutions becomes increasingly challenging. ⁣This tends to exacerbate the polarization and gridlock in Washington, further hindering effective governance.

In ‌conclusion, the feuding within the House Republican Conference over⁣ the government funding bill demonstrates the internal tensions and divisions within the party. While it ​is ⁢not uncommon for political parties to have differing opinions, the public nature of these disputes is detrimental to the party’s image and its ability to govern effectively.‍ As the deadline for funding ​the government approaches, it​ is essential for‌ House Republicans to put aside their differences ⁣and work towards finding common ground for the benefit of the American people.

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