Summary: Speaker Kevin McCarthy is attempting to rally Republican support for a bill that would provide reduced government funding and strict immigration restrictions, in an effort to avert a shutdown. However, McCarthy is facing opposition from hard-right lawmakers within his own party who refuse to vote for any stopgap measure, even temporarily. These lawmakers are opposed to government funding and are pushing for individual spending bills instead. The addition of conservative amendments to spending bills is expected to make passing them even more difficult, and a government shutdown appears increasingly likely.
Paragraph 1: Speaker Kevin McCarthy is working to gain Republican support for a bill that would provide reduced government funding and stringent immigration restrictions to avoid a shutdown. However, McCarthy is facing resistance from hard-right lawmakers within his own party who refuse to vote for any stopgap measure. These lawmakers, who are opposed to government funding, are advocating for individual spending bills instead. With Democrats sure to oppose spending cuts and border restrictions, McCarthy cannot afford to lose more than four Republicans if all members are present and voting. Turning to Democrats for support would put his speakership at risk.
Paragraph 2: In an attempt to appease the hard-right lawmakers, House Republicans have added conservative amendments to the spending bills they are trying to push through. These additions, including a proposal to reduce the salary of Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III to $1, are likely to make passing the bills even more challenging. Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee, one of the holdouts, warned of turbulence ahead. With a government shutdown looming, House Republicans are stalemated on taking any action to keep the government open.
Paragraph 3: The article lists the House Republicans who are opposing a temporary spending measure, known as a continuing resolution or “C.R.” These lawmakers include Matt Gaetz and Tim Burchett of Florida, Anna Paulina Luna and Eli Crane of Arizona, Andy Ogles of Tennessee, Matt Rosendale of Montana, Andy Biggs of Arizona, Dan Bishop of North Carolina, Wesley Hunt of Texas, Cory Mills of Florida, and others. These lawmakers are pushing for the passage of individual spending bills instead and are using the threat of a shutdown as leverage to force consideration of these bills.