Razor thin margins and no room for error.
It is expected that today, March 11, the House of Representatives will vote on passing a six-month funding extension to keep the federal lights burning. With a 218 to 214 split in the lower chamber, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) can afford just a single defection. And with one GOP fly in the ointment already declaring he is out, it seems this effort to avoid the looming Friday shutdown is reliant on the proverbial wing and partisan prayer.
What’s On Offer?
The continuing resolution, coming in at just 99-pages, would slightly increase defense spending and funds for veterans while pushing non-defense spending to pre-2024 levels. It also includes additional funds for ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
President Donald Trump was supportive of the package, saying on his…
