House Republicans are gearing up to introduce a new government funding proposal, with plans to bring it to the floor around 6 p.m. ET. The bill, which would require a two-thirds majority to pass, faces a challenging path ahead.
The strategy to pass the bill under suspension is anticipated to face obstacles, as it would necessitate significant Democratic support to meet the two-thirds threshold. However, this initial setback does not mark the end of the road for the proposal.
If the bill fails to pass under suspension, Republicans have the option to pursue a simple majority vote. While this approach would still pose challenges, it would require less Democratic backing compared to the two-thirds threshold.