snipganSep 29, 2023

House GOP tanks its own funding bill, edging closer to shutdown

A band of House conservatives Friday voted down a GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown. The vote marked a significant — and embarrassing — defeat for Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) … #house #economy #politics #usa #shutdown #gop

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4230386-house-conservatives-tank-gop-short-term-funding-bill/

House conservatives tank GOP short-term funding bill

A band of House conservatives on Friday voted down a GOP bill to avoid a government shutdown. The vote marked a significant — and embarrassing — defeat for Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as a shutdown this weekend appears increasingly inevitable. Twenty-one Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the legislation, bringing the final tally to 198-232. The measure advanced…

The Hill
Show threadsnipganSep 29, 2023

At this point, a shutdown is all but guaranteed

The question is now, how long until democrats come into play?

Oe better yet, who will be house speaker next week? I don't see McCarthy squeaking his way out of this.

Show threadGhostalmediaSep 29, 2023
Dems will make more noise publicly when a bill goes to the senate and is basically dead on arrival.
Show threadsnipganSep 29, 2023
Could they even pass a quick DOA bill at this point? lol
Show threadGhostalmediaSep 29, 2023
That’s what’s comical. They can’t even align within their own party. People whose political careers benefit from stunts and trolling, vs people who fear this will hurt their elections. There are basically two GOPs fighting with each other.
Show threadBassman1805

I’m reminded of the whole debacle leading to McCarthy’s Speakership, where a Democrat led the vote for Speaker of the House for like 20 votes in a row.

At some point it makes more sense to just… give it to the person who won the vote?

Sep 29, 2023 at 9:17pmWeb
Show threadbagelbergerSep 30, 2023
The Democrat was Hakeem Jeffries, I believe