Speaker Johnson is now telling reporters that they have reached a consensus and there will not be a government shutdown.
The CR will be combined with disaster relief and aid for farmers.
BREAKING: Speaker Johnson says there will not be a government shutdown. pic.twitter.com/KsUf2Qgtve
— Leading Report (@LeadingReport) December 20, 2024
🚨 SPEAKER JOHNSON says they’ve reached a consensus – there will be a vote today.
— Aishah Hasnie (@aishahhasnie) December 20, 2024
They will combine the CR with disaster relief an farm aid and vote on Suspension – this requires 2/3 – which mean Dems will be needed https://t.co/AsEw8tDJVX
— Aishah Hasnie (@aishahhasnie) December 20, 2024
JOHNSON tells me “We will not have a government shutdown and we will meet our obligations for our farmers who need aid for the disaster victims all over the country, and for making sure that military and essential services, and everyone who relies upon the federal government for a paycheck is paid over the holidays.”
JOHNSON tells me “We will not have a government shutdown and we will meet our obligations for our farmers who need aid for the disaster victims all over the country, and for making sure that military and essential services, and everyone who relies upon the federal government for… https://t.co/Ao5cKNAqt6
— Aishah Hasnie (@aishahhasnie) December 20, 2024
We’ll see if they really have consensus and if they can do this. I remain skeptical.
[UPDATE]
The new bill is out and the House will be voting around 5:30PM eastern or before. They plan to leave at 6PM:
WHIP NOTICE: House to vote around 5-5:30 pm with walk off floor predicted for 6 pm https://t.co/nUGhY3rpZl
— Mica Soellner (@MicaSoellnerDC) December 20, 2024
Here’s a link to the bill which is 118 pages…
And here’s a livestream…