Some House Republicans are pushing a short-term funding bill to avoid a government shutdown later this week. The bill would provide money to keep the government running for another four weeks. But, the House Freedom Caucus want more money for the military in any budget deal.
House conservatives said late Tuesday that there is not enough Republican support of the GOP’s plan to prevent a government shutdown after both sides of the aisles locked horns on items like the border wall and DACA.
Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., the leader of the House Freedom Caucus, emerged from the meeting to say its members -- and other GOP lawmakers as well -- want a short-term bill keeping federal agencies open to contain added money for the military.
"There's not enough support to pass it with GOP-only votes in the House," Meadows, told reporters. He said he planned to discuss their concerns with Republican leaders. The GOP focus on keeping government open comes as it's become certain there's no time to cut a deal by Friday on protecting young immigrants.