They have their work cut out for them. No issue has plagued House Republicans more than federal spending. Johnson repeatedly was forced to rely on Democrats to fund the government last term; his predecessor, Kevin McCarthy (R-California) was ousted in part due to disputes over spending. So far, Trump’s election has helped keep lawmakers in line. But the bill’s big price tag is once again putting the issue to the test.
Four fiscal conservatives had blocked the bill on Friday in a rebuke of Johnson and Trump, who had urged lawmakers to “STOP TALKING, AND GET IT DONE!” The four joined with Democrats on the budget panel to prevent the measure from advancing to the House floor, arguing that it would balloon annual budget deficits. A fifth Republican changed their vote Friday, allowing it to be reconsidered Sunday.
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