Political Drama Over $1.2 Trillion Spending Package

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
GOP hardliners are furious that Speaker Mike Johnson appears poised to jettison the House GOP Conference’s rule on giving lawmakers 72 hours to review bill text before having to vote on it. The bill would fund 70% of government programs through the end of the current fiscal year on Sept. 30. Both Republican and Democratic negotiators walked away declaring victory.

Key Points

  • Speaker Johnson may hold the vote on Friday without adhering to the 72-hour rule.
  • The bill excludes enforcement measures of the House GOP’s H.R.2 border security bill.
  • Republican and Democratic negotiators touted various wins in the spending deal.

Pros

  • The spending package funds 70% of government programs through the end of the fiscal year.
  • Both Republican and Democratic negotiators declared victory.

Cons

  • Speaker Johnson is poised to waive the 72-hour rule for bill votes, causing backlash among House conservatives.
  • Some lawmakers criticize the rushed release of the bill text.