Republicans have so far failed to advance legislation to keep the government running.
The US House of Representatives blocked a procedural vote on a US$886 billion defence spending bill on Thursday.
Instead, they are preparing four separate spending bills, most of which reflect the deep cuts sought by the party’s right flank. They are certain to be rejected by the Democratic-controlled Senate, as they are far below spending levels outlined in a deal with Democratic President Joe Biden earlier this year.The House could vote on those bills on Tuesday, speaker Kevin McCarthy said. Passage of the spending bills could give Republicans some leverage in negotiations with the Senate.
If Congress does not agree on spending levels, many government activities, from financial oversight to civil litigation, would be curtailed.
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