Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has introduced a new plan to prevent a partial government shutdown following a House GOP rebellion that derailed a more conservative measure last week. The House leaders are planning to vote on a short-term extension of the current year's government funding levels, known as a continuing resolution (CR), to allow more time for Congressional negotiators to determine federal spending priorities for the upcoming fiscal year starting on Oct. 1.
The new measure, which aligns more closely with the demands of Senate Democrats and the White House, is expected to face opposition from the ultra-conservative House Freedom Caucus and its supporters. However, most Republicans are cautious of the repercussions of a potential government shutdown so close to Election Day.
