Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing strong opposition from within his own party in his battle over federal spending. A group of Republicans have voiced their staunch opposition to McCarthy’s proposal, which includes a stopgap spending measure, funding cuts, and new border controls. Despite McCarthy’s efforts to avoid a government shutdown, it is clear that he does not have enough votes to pass the proposal. Republicans like Representative Victoria Spartz and Representative Eli Crane are criticizing their own party for failing the American people and being unable to tackle fiscal issues. McCarthy remains hopeful that lawmakers may change their minds once they fully understand the legislation, but he admits that he faces a tough sell. The proposal aims to extend federal funding through October, cut budgets by 8 percent (excluding the military, veterans programs, and disaster relief), and reinstate Trump-era immigration policies. However, the proposal is unlikely to pass in the Senate due to the opposition from Democrats and the lack of assistance for Ukraine. McCarthy hopes that passing the proposal in the House will force the Senate to respond and potentially shift blame for a shutdown. Similar tactics worked for McCarthy in the past, but conservatives within his own party are not backing him this time. Some Republicans fear the political backlash of a shutdown, while others believe McCarthy should find a solution without their support. McCarthy has expressed his desire to avoid a shutdown and may attempt to pass a stopgap bill with a combination of Republican and Democratic votes. However, some Republicans on the right believe this move could lead to a challenge to his position. Although the proposal has some conservative backing, including from Representative Chip Roy, it is still unlikely to succeed in the Senate. McCarthy is also hoping to revive a Pentagon spending measure, but he faces opposition from right-wing Republicans. In the Senate, there is also a funding impasse, with Senator Ron Johnson objecting to a plan to consider multiple spending bills together. Senator Chuck Schumer has announced plans to suspend the rules and overcome Johnson’s objection so the spending package can move forward. However, Schumer has made it clear that the House Republican proposal has no chance in the Senate and called it “slapdash” and “reckless.”
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