Concern among House Democrats about a gun-related policy rider in the major fiscal 2024 spending package set to hit the floor this week is growing, buoyed by efforts by activists to call attention to the provision before this week’s vote.
While opposition to the rider is not expected to threaten passage of the $467.5 billion package, any Democratic votes against the bill lessens breathing room House leaders have to pass the measure under the suspension of the rules, which requires two-thirds support.
The House is scheduled to vote on the package Wednesday afternoon, clearing the way for a Senate vote before Friday night’s deadline for several agencies funded in the six-bill fiscal 2024 package, the first of two set for final votes this month.
