Republicans Have a Three-Body Problem
Summary
The Republican Party controls the House, Senate, and the White House, but they are struggling to agree on key government funding bills. House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to pass a large $95 billion budget package quickly, while Senate Majority Leader John Thune prefers to handle government funding first and avoid risky budget tactics.Key Facts
- Republicans hold the majority in the House, Senate, and the presidency with President Donald Trump.
- Government funding expires on September 30, and a temporary bill has passed the House to keep the government open until December 4.
- Johnson proposes a $95 billion budget resolution that includes money for the military, farmers, and election-related grants tied to the SAVE America Act.
- The SAVE America Act involves requiring proof of citizenship and photo ID to vote.
- Johnson wants to pass the budget resolution using a fast-track process called reconciliation, which needs only a simple majority.
- Thune prefers to finalize government funding first with bipartisan support before moving on to other bills.
- Thune worries the reconciliation approach is politically risky and could lead to many difficult votes before the midterm elections.
- The disagreement reflects different priorities: Johnson wants quick action to keep the party united, while Thune wants a safer, step-by-step approach.
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