Government Shutdown Plan: Johnson's Strategy for Temporary Funding
Government Shutdown Plan Overview
House GOP leaders on Sunday unveiled a plan to keep the government funded for three months after Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-La.) opening gambit to avoid a shutdown failed due to opposition from Republicans. The continuing resolution (CR), which was the result of bipartisan negotiations in the House and Senate, would keep the government funded at current levels through Dec. 20 — setting up a holiday funding fight.
Key Elements of the Continuing Resolution
- The three-month time frame is shorter than Johnson's opening offer of a six-month stopgap.
- The bill notably excludes a Trump-backed measure requiring proof of citizenship to vote.
- Republican leaders are aiming to bring the bill up under a regular rule process.
Next Steps and Legislative Timeline
With a floor vote on the legislation by Wednesday, according to GOP aides, the bill would then head to the Senate ahead of the Sept. 30 shutdown deadline. Johnson warned Republicans against a shutdown in the upcoming session, emphasizing the need for a unified strategy.
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