McCarthy assures House’s commitment to spending bill: ‘No weekend breaks for us’
House Speaker McCarthy Determined to Pass Spending Bill Despite Resistance
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is determined to push through a temporary spending bill, even if it means working through the weekend. Resistance is growing among House Republicans against the stopgap funding measure negotiated by the House Freedom Caucus and the Republican Main Street Caucus.
Republican Holdouts Pose a Challenge
Currently, there are at least 11 Republican holdouts on the continuing resolution. With McCarthy only able to lose four Republican votes if no Democrats support the bill, the measure’s passage seems uncertain.
House Republicans Opposed to Stopgap Spending Measure
Here are the House Republicans who have pledged to vote no on the stopgap spending measure:
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Senate Passage and Presidential Approval Unlikely
In addition to the Republican holdouts, the bill faces slim chances of passing the Democrat-controlled Senate and being signed into law by President Joe Biden. However, McCarthy remains optimistic, stating that they will “find a way to get through this.”
“We’re going to bring new ideas up, and we’re going to work until we get this done. We’re not leaving this weekend. We’re going to get through this,” McCarthy said.
McCarthy’s Determination to Achieve Policy Outcomes
McCarthy dismisses the notion that he needs Democratic support to pass the continuing resolution. He emphasizes the importance of governing as a majority and achieving the policy outcomes desired by the conference.
“If our conference holds up from me even bringing the bills to the floor, it makes our ability harder to win, to secure our border, to cut the wasteful spending — those are the things I want to achieve,” McCarthy said. “I just keep my head, work through it like we did on every other issue. I know others have always had problems when we brought them, but we will be successful in the end.”
Wins and Challenges in the Continuing Resolution
The negotiated 31-day continuing resolution includes several wins for Republicans. It incorporates the House’s border security legislation, along with other provisions, and adheres to the spending caps set in the bipartisan debt ceiling deal. However, it does not provide additional Ukraine aid or disaster relief.
One major obstacle is the spending level. The continuing resolution maintains defense and veteran affairs funding at fiscal 2023 levels, while other domestic agencies face an 8% cut. This would bring spending to $1.59 trillion, the level set in the debt ceiling deal signed into law in June.
Conservatives Push for Lower Spending and Strict Border Security
Hard-line conservatives are advocating for spending to be set at $1.471 trillion. They also insist on the inclusion of H.R. 2 or other stringent border security measures in the continuing resolution. Despite some of these measures being included, there are still holdouts on the bill, making McCarthy’s job more challenging.
“It’s hard to pass everything in this place,” McCarthy said. “We started out with a five-seat majority. I got one member who’s now resigned. We got a couple of members who are out as well. Anything we do is pretty tough in life. But you know what? This country is too great and too big to give up. And I’m never going to give up on the country.”
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How many Republican votes can McCarthy afford to lose in order for the temporary spending bill to pass?
As the House Speaker, McCarthy believes it is his duty to push through the temporary spending bill, regardless of the resistance he is facing. He is determined to work through the weekend if necessary to ensure its passage. However, there is growing opposition among House Republicans, particularly from the House Freedom Caucus and the Republican Main Street Caucus, who are dissatisfied with the stopgap funding measure that has been negotiated.
The challenge for McCarthy lies in the fact that there are currently at least 11 Republican holdouts on the continuing resolution. If no Democrats support the bill, McCarthy can only afford to lose four Republican votes in order for it to pass. With such tight margins, the future of the bill appears uncertain.
The House Republicans who have pledged to vote against the stopgap spending measure are…
In addition to the resistance from House Republicans, the bill also faces slim chances of passing the Democrat-controlled Senate and receiving the approval of President Joe Biden. Despite these obstacles, McCarthy remains optimistic and determined to find a way to make this bill a reality. He is committed to bringing new ideas to the table and working tirelessly until the bill is successfully passed.
McCarthy disputes the notion that he needs Democratic support to pass the continuing resolution. He believes that as a majority, the Republican Party should be able to govern and achieve the policy outcomes that they desire. McCarthy’s determination to achieve these outcomes is evident in his unwavering commitment to the passage of this spending bill.
While the road ahead may be challenging, McCarthy’s resolve shows his dedication to his role as House Speaker and his determination to accomplish the goals of the Republican Party. Whether or not he is successful in his efforts remains to be seen, but his unwavering determination is certainly admirable.
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