Thrifty Banker
  • Politics
  • Business
  • World
  • Investing
  • Politics
  • Business
  • World
  • Investing

Thrifty Banker

Politics

McConnell says Republicans ‘always’ lose when government shuts down, ‘never’ produce a policy change

by September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023
McConnell says Republicans ‘always’ lose when government shuts down, ‘never’ produce a policy change

Senate Minority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said Tuesday government shutdowns ‘have always been a loser for Republicans politically’ and that they’ve ‘never produced a policy change’ amid ongoing division in Congress about government funding.

‘I’m not a fan of government shutdowns,’ McConnell told reporters following the GOP conference’s weekly luncheon. 

McConnell said the upper chamber is waiting to see what the House is going to do on a continuing resolution (CR), which would keep the previous year’s funding for federal programs temporarily. 

However, the anticipated procedural vote for the temporary spending bill, which was crafted through negotiations between the House Freedom Caucus and Main Street Caucus, was removed from the schedule on Tuesday. The government will enter partial shutdown if no deal is reached by 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 30.

‘We’ll see what the House does and act accordingly,’ McConnell said. ‘I support what the speaker is trying to accomplish because he’s trying to avoid a government shutdown, and he’s trying to help with an appropriations process so that we have something close to a normal process.’

The House Freedom Caucus and Main Street Caucus’s proposed legislation proposed averting a government shutdown through Oct. 31 by an 8% reduction in non-defense discretionary spending, along wit key components of the House GOP’s border security bill, The Secure the Border Act, passed earlier this year. 

But House Republicans are divided on the issue and whether a CR should even be passed, and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy can only lose a handful of Republicans to pass anything without Democratic votes.

Meanwhile, the Senate — which Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., has used as a shining example of bipartisanship in contrast to the House — is also experiencing pushback from Republican leaders on passing its appropriation bills.

Last week, Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., rejected a move to advance military construction and Veterans Affairs spending bills because they were combined with funding for the departments of Agriculture, Transportation and Housing and Urban Development. He and other conservatives argued they should be split up and voted on individually. 

Sen. Jon Cornyn, R-Texas, attempted shifted the blame to Schumer, and said on the floor last week: ‘He knows we can’t pass all these bills in the next 16 days.’

‘It’s a gold standard for political theater, this is drama scripted by the majority leader so he won’t get blamed for a shutdown,’ he said, calling it ‘a Schumer shutdown.’

If both chambers can’t pass all 12 appropriation bills by Jan. 1, a 1% spending cut will be enacted on all non-defense discretionary spending.

Fox News’ Elizabeth Elkind contributed to this report. 

Jamie Joseph is a writer who covers politics. She leads Fox News Digital coverage of the Senate. 

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
0
FacebookTwitterGoogle +Pinterest
previous post
Republicans turn up the heat on State Department for not inviting Taiwan to upcoming Asia summit
next post
Defense spending bill up in flames amid House GOP conflagration

Related Posts

House Democrats back Biden candidacy as calls for...

September 15, 2023

Biden admin anticipating retaliation after US-UK joint strike...

January 12, 2024

2024 GOP candidate faced wrath of Romney after...

October 24, 2023

Hitchhiker’s Guide to how the Santos expulsion will...

December 2, 2023

Migrant encounters at southern border on the rise...

August 20, 2023

House Republicans demand transparency from Biden admin on...

November 1, 2023

US v Hunter Biden: Opening arguments to begin...

June 4, 2024

Trump co-defendant, head of Black Voices for Trump...

August 27, 2023

WATCH: Fox News Digital focus group reacts to...

June 29, 2024

Chilean voters reject conservative-written constitution; will continue to...

December 18, 2023

    Sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest insights, updates, and exclusive content straight to your inbox! Whether it's industry news, expert advice, or inspiring stories, we bring you valuable information that you won't find anywhere else. Stay connected with us!


    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Popular

    • 1

      Top 10 Countries for Natural Gas Production (Updated 2024)

      April 6, 2024
    • 2

      Trump-era China sanctions ended by Biden may be revived under new House GOP bill

      June 27, 2024
    • 3

      Top 10 Uranium-producing Countries (Updated 2024)

      April 18, 2024
    • 4

      A GOP operative accused a monastery of voter fraud. Nuns fought back.

      January 3, 2025
    • 5

      Top 9 Nickel-producing Countries (Updated 2024)

      April 23, 2024
    • 6

      Australian abolitionist, Grace Forrest, receives coveted ‘Freedom from Fear’ award

      April 13, 2024
    • 7

      LME Sanctions on Russian Metal Push Copper, Nickel and Aluminum Prices Higher

      April 17, 2024

    Categories

    • Business (1,028)
    • Investing (2,046)
    • Politics (2,977)
    • Uncategorized (20)
    • World (3,347)
    • About us
    • Contact us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Disclaimer: thriftybanker.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

    Copyright © 2025 thriftybanker.com | All Rights Reserved