As hard-line conservatives threaten to derail funding negotiations unless severe spending cuts are made, vulnerable Republicans are urging their colleagues to help pass legislation swiftly and avoid a possible government shutdown.
Congress has until the end of September to pass its annual budget before the new fiscal year begins on Oct. 1. If it does not, the government must shut down until an agreement is made and signed by the president. Budget disagreements typically drag out as both parties fight to include their own priorities, with a final deal often not made until the 11th hour after a marathon voting session.
McCarthy was later able to quash intraparty dissension, with Republicans agreeing to continue with legislative business just one week later. However, the revolt showed just how much power the Right flank has over House business — raising concerns those same hardliners will complicate the budgetary process.
Roy said members should be uninterested in providing increased government funding until key matters are addressed, such as illegal immigration or the so-called “weaponization” of the federal government. Until such changes are made, the Texas Republican noted HFC members would use the “power of the purse” to force movement.
“When I go home and I'm talking to my district, I'm in a district where I have to talk to everyone. I have Democrats, Republicans, independents,” said Valadao, who represents a D+5 district that is considered to be one of the most competitive races next year. “All of these guys, they win their elections by solely talking to their base — and that goes for both Republicans and Democrats.”
Meanwhile, some Republicans have expressed confidence they can avoid a government shutdown — arguing the problem does not lie within the House but rather among Senate Democrats.
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