Jul 23
Senate Republicans delay budget resolution to prioritize government funding negotiations
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is pressuring Senate Republicans to move forward with a budget reconciliation process. Scalise warned that pressure is building for the upper chamber to act as the deadline for a government shutdown approaches. This comes after the House passed a temporary spending measure to keep the government open through December 4. Senate Republicans are currently delaying action on the budget resolution to focus on these immediate funding negotiations. Some members suggest punting the broader budget process until after the November elections. The House approved the continuing resolution in a 220,205 vote, but the measure still faces significant hurdles in the Senate.
Scalise warns pressure is building on Senate GOP to move on reconciliationHouse passes temporary spending measure to avert shutdownHouse passes continuing resolution to fund government through December
