If Trump is Removed from the Ballot, Will You Write Him In?
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) announced Wednesday morning that he will not bring the Senate’s bipartisan continuing resolution to the floor for a vote, even after the Senate voted to advance it in a bipartisan fashion on Tuesday night.
The decision sets up a showdown between McCarthy and his Republican allies in the House, many of whom have been pushing for a shutdown in order to force Democrats to make concessions on spending. However, McCarthy’s decision is also likely to anger moderate Republicans and Democrats, who are worried about the negative consequences of a shutdown for the economy and the American people.
In a closed-door meeting with House Republicans on Wednesday morning, McCarthy reportedly told lawmakers that he will not bring the Senate’s continuing resolution to the floor for a vote. He said that he believes the Senate bill does not do enough to address the concerns of House Republicans, and that he is committed to fighting for a better deal.
McCarthy’s decision is likely to be welcomed by hardline conservatives in the House, who have been calling for a shutdown for months. However, it is also likely to anger moderate Republicans and Democrats, who are worried about the negative consequences of a shutdown for the economy and the American people.
A shutdown would mean that many non-essential government services would be suspended, and that hundreds of thousands of federal employees would be furloughed or laid off. It would also have a negative impact on businesses and consumers, and could lead to a recession.
McCarthy’s decision is also likely to put pressure on Senate Democrats, who will need to find a way to pass a continuing resolution that can get through the House. If they are unable to do so, the government will shut down on September 30th.
The stakes are high, and it remains to be seen whether McCarthy and his Republican allies in the House are willing to risk a shutdown in order to achieve their political goals.
