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Government Shutdown Looms as Parties Clash Over Funding

Republicans and Democrats are at odds over a stopgap spending bill, with a potential government shutdown looming if no agreement is reached by Friday.

As the deadline to pass a spending bill approaches, tensions between Republicans and Democrats have escalated. House Republicans passed a short-term spending bill, known as a continuing resolution (CR), which would maintain fiscal year 2024 spending levels until October 1. However, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the CR as a “partisan path” and argued that Republicans lack the votes to pass it in the Senate.

Schumer proposed an alternative “clean” monthlong stopgap bill, a suggestion supported by some Democrats like Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona. However, Republicans remain committed to the House-passed bill, with Sen. Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma questioning the sudden change in stance from Democrats who had previously supported similar spending levels.

Republicans have accused Democrats of wanting a “Schumer shutdown,” with Sen. Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee stating that Democrats are willing to push for a shutdown rather than agree to reduced federal spending. On the other hand, a spokesperson for Sen. Patty Murray of Washington emphasized that Democrats have been ready to negotiate and pass bipartisan funding bills for months.

As the clock ticks down, the potential for a government shutdown remains high unless both parties can come to a last-minute agreement. The outcome of Thursday’s votes on beginning the process to consider the stopgap bill will be crucial in determining the next steps for government funding.