The conservative House Freedom Caucus is officially opposed to a government funding plan put forward by Speaker Mike Johnson to avert a government shutdown
The House Freedom Caucus came out against Speaker Mike Johnson’s plan to avert a government shutdown on Tuesday, which he must now pass with Democratic support.
« The House Freedom Caucus opposes the proposed ‘clean’ Continuing Resolution as it contains no spending reductions, no border security, and not a single meaningful win for the American People, » the hardline conservatives said in a statement released Tuesday morning. « Republicans must stop negotiating against ourselves over fears of what the Senate may do with the promise ‘roll over today and we’ll fight tomorrow.' »
« While we remain committed to working with Speaker Johnson, we need bold change, » the group added.
The Nov. 17 deadline to fund the government is Johnson’s first major legislative test as speaker.
The Louisiana Republican on Sunday proposed a short-term government funding extension known as a continuing resolution (CR) that would keep the government open.
