Punchbowl News: “There are 12 days until the government runs out of money and if you’re a member of the House, you should be at least slightly nervous.”
“Speaker Mike Johnson, who is beginning his second full week on the job, probably has to move a government funding bill this week in order to avert a shutdown when funding expires Nov. 17.”
“Johnson hasn’t shared much with his leadership team. The GOP whip operation is not currently in action at all. Remember, when GOP speakers move government funding bills, the majority leader and whip operation typically hold listening sessions and begin to work the vote days — if not weeks — in advance. That hasn’t happened yet.”
The Washington Post says Johnson is pursuing a “two-track strategy” passing appropriations bills and working to avoid a shutdown, but is struggling on both fronts.
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