GOP hardliners threaten rebellion over stopgap funding bill
Summary
A small group of conservative Republicans in the House of Representatives plans to oppose a rule that would speed up consideration of a government funding bill passed by the Senate. Their protest aims to slow down much of the Republican agenda for the week. However, these conservatives probably will not be able to stop the funding bill from moving forward.Key Facts
- A group of conservative House Republicans opposes a procedural rule related to a government funding bill.
- The funding bill was passed by the Senate and is scheduled for consideration in the House.
- The conservatives want to protest the bill by voting against the rule, which could delay other Republican plans.
- The procedural rule speeds up debate and prevents delays on the bill.
- Despite the protest, the group is unlikely to stop the funding bill from passing.
- The conflict shows divisions within the Republican Party.
- The House is preparing to take up the government funding bill on Tuesday.
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