The Washington Examiner reported on Monday that House Republicans had agreed on a continuing resolution that would temporarily fund the government in exchange for increased border security.
However, a New York Times article suggests that deal may fall apart as a growing number of GOP lawmakers say that they would rather face a shutdown than compromise.
One of the lawmakers voicing dissent is Indiana Republican Rep. Victoria Spartz. She issued a statement that read, "Unfortunately, real leadership takes courage and willingness to fight for the country, not for power and a picture on the wall."
Today, Rep. Spartz issued the following statement on her opposition to the proposed CR deal and lack of real leadership by @SpeakerMcCarthy: pic.twitter.com/tFlZoAteFv
— Rep. Victoria Spartz (@RepSpartz) September 18, 2023
"The Republican House is failing the American people again and pursuing a path of gamesmanship and circus," Spartz stressed.
"Neither Republicans nor Democrats have the backbone to challenge the corrupt swamp that is bankrupting our children and grandchildren," she asserted.
"It is a shame that our weak speaker cannot even commit to having a commission to discuss our looming fiscal catastrophe," the congresswoman declared.
Arizona Republican Rep. Eli Crane expressed similar sentiments, tweeting, "This town is addicted to spending other people’s money. Enough is enough."
This town is addicted to spending other people’s money. Enough is enough.
— Rep. Eli Crane (@RepEliCrane) September 18, 2023
Others standing firm against the proposal include North Carolina Rep. Dan Bishop, Florida Rep. Cory Mills, Montana Rep. Matt Rosendale, Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett, Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs, and Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz.
However, their position has received sharp pushback from other members of the Republican caucus, including New York Rep. Mike Lawler.
He expressed support for House Speaker Kevin McCarthy while adding that his critics "don’t know what they want" and "don't know how to take yes for an answer."
The Speaker is right.
They don’t know what they want.
They don’t know how to take yes for an answer.
They don’t know how to define a win.
They don’t know how to work as a team.
I will NOT support a government shutdown. If they refuse to pass a CR, I will without them. https://t.co/b7cplWzAi0
— Mike Lawler (@lawler4ny) September 18, 2023
"I will NOT support a government shutdown. If they refuse to pass a CR [continuing resolution], I will without them," Lawler declared.
