New Facts: House GOP Faces Backlash Over Spending Bill

House Republicans returned from August recess to a tight calendar and a thin majority that has struggled to open the floor for debate. Leadership’s one must-do this week is moving a shutdown‑averting spending bill to the president. The version under discussion would rely on the Senate‑passed measure to push the funding deadline from Sept. 30 to Dec. 11 and keep highway and transit programs authorized.

Many Republicans want to leave town to campaign once that vote is done, with some privately saying they would be happy to be sent home early. Others warn the optics of skipping work are bad, but major legislation is already being pushed to the post‑election session. The pressure to adjourn sooner is expected to rise once the funding bill clears.

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