GOP Leaders Cannot Pass a Plan to Prevent Shutdowns

 
A revised plan to avert a government shutdown scheduled for Friday night was not passed by Republican House leaders on Thursday night. The controversial proposal by President-elect Donald Trump to raise or remove the debt ceiling completely was also addressed in the plan.

Uncertainty Affects Federal Employees

 Furloughs, thousands of unpaid federal workers, and major interruptions to government services might result from the standoff.

Democrats Demand Accountability from Republicans

 Democrats blame Republicans for the consequences, accusing Trump and his supporter Elon Musk of sabotaging the funding agreement that GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson first suggested.

Trump Urges Shutdown to Start Under Biden

On Friday morning, Trump insisted that if a government shutdown happens, it should begin immediately.
"If there is going to be a shutdown of government, let it begin now, under the Biden Administration, not after January 20th, under 'TRUMP,'" Trump declared on social media.
"This is a Biden problem to solve, but if Republicans can help solve it, they will!" he added.
House Republicans Fail to Unite
Trump’s statement followed House Republicans’ failure to secure enough votes for a spending plan he supported. The plan was rejected by 38 GOP members during Thursday night’s vote.Senate Democrats Ready for a Fight

Democrat Patty Murray, chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, made it clear that she’s prepared to push back on government funding negotiations.
"I'm ready to stay here through Christmas because we're not going to let Elon Musk run the government," Murray said.

Bipartisan Deal Advocated by Senate Democrats

Murray, along with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, is advocating for a return to the bipartisan funding deal that Trump effectively derailed earlier this week.
"The American people do not want chaos or an expensive government shutdown just because an unelected billionaire wants to take control — I am prepared to work with Republicans and Democrats alike to pass the bipartisan agreement both sides negotiated as soon as possible," Murray added.

Speaker Johnson Promises Another Vote

House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed confidence that another vote would take place on Friday morning.
"We're expecting votes this morning; we've got a plan," Johnson said to reporters at Capitol Hill. When asked whether a new agreement was in place, he replied: "We'll see."