House Republican leaders are currently in the process of revising their plans for a new funding strategy, as per GOP sources. The latest development indicates that the Republican leadership is now aiming to conduct separate votes on various key issues.
The proposed plan includes holding votes on a three-month government funding bill, a $100 billion disaster package, and a $10 billion farm aid bill. However, it seems unlikely that a separate vote on the debt limit will be part of the current plan. President-elect Donald Trump had previously brought up the debt limit as a crucial matter to address before President Joe Biden's term ends, but it is not currently included in the latest GOP strategy.
The timing of the House votes remains uncertain, as does the number of Democratic votes that may be required for the bills to pass. GOP leaders are contemplating the possibility of holding a vote either tonight, which would necessitate two-thirds of the chamber's agreement, or delaying the vote until tomorrow by first passing a rule, which would only require a majority.
House Speaker Mike Johnson has not yet officially communicated any specific plan to the members, and the situation is continuously evolving. The full GOP conference is anticipated to convene shortly to discuss the latest developments and potential course of action.
