According to press reports, Republican members of the House are becoming reconciled to the prospect of a government shutdown in March.
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) recently stated, “We think we going to meet the deadlines.” He is faced with the invidious choice of accepting support from Democratic members of the House or a possible revolt from his right flank that doomed his predecessor.
If an agreement is not reached before April 30th, across-the-board spending cuts will be imposed. Democrats have indicated that they will not support a further extension, given recent failure to achieve consensus within the majority party.
There are a number of issues impeding passage of appropriations bills most of which involve social considerations important to conservatives especially in an election year but representing a distraction from the governance of the Nation.