Senate Republicans vow to oppose any spending bill that would go on beyond the 117th Congress
- A group of Republican senators told Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) in a Nov. 30 letter that he should not allow Democrats to succeed in their efforts to set next year's spending levels.
- "On November 8, 2022, the American people made their voices heard at the ballot box," the letter opened. "Using the democratic process, millions of Americans sent a message-they want divided power in Washington to curb the worst excesses of both parties."
'A Lame Duck Spending Blowout': Roy
- In the House, Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) circulated a letter making similar demands.
- He described Democrats' ongoing efforts to pass an omnibus bill as "a lame-duck spending blowout."
- Roy said that Republicans should not be cowed by Democrats threatening to shut down the government to pass a spending bill.
What's Next
- In the Senate, any spending bill's fate will be contingent on how Republicans respond to it
- Unlike in the House, where simple majority rules allow for a simple majority vote, in the Senate all bills must overcome the 60-vote filibuster threshold before they can go to the floor for a vote
- For Republicans hoping to stave off a Democrat-made spending bill, a key player will be McConnell
- There is widespread agreement on the need for an omnibus
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