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Now, Johnson and his team have to get a deal done Friday that will appease enough Democrats and dissenting Republicans or there will be a partial government shutdown.

According to Fox News:

The legislation was hastily negotiated on Thursday after GOP hardliners led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy rebelled against an initial bipartisan deal that would have extended the government funding deadline until March 14 and included a host of unrelated policy riders.

The new deal also includes several key policies unrelated to keeping the government open, but the 116-page bill is much narrower than its 1,547-page predecessor.

Like the initial bill, the new iteration extended the government funding deadline through March 14 while also suspending the debt limit – something Trump had pushed for.

It proposed to suspend the debt limit for two years until January 2027, still keeping it in Trump’s term but delaying that fight until after the 2026 Congressional midterm elections.

Some Republicans who voted against the bill chimed in on X:

I voted no on a Trillion Dollar CR that I wasn’t even allowed to read. pic.twitter.com/Y6CUtsIRaG

— Tim Burchett (@timburchett) December 20, 2024

I understand a lot is flying around – but I was one of the first out publicly against the CRamnibus.

Currently, I’m against raising the debt ceiling without major spending cuts/reform.

Congress needs to feel the pain of their actions and confront reality. https://t.co/X2n5XnNL7M

— Chip Roy (@chiproytx) December 20, 2024

This isn’t complicated.

Separate the bills and vote on them individually.

one vote on the clean CR

one vote on the debt limit

one vote on disaster relief

one vote on farm bailouts

Radical right? Individual bills for each issue.

— Thomas Massie (@RepThomasMassie) December 20, 2024

My conscience led me to a “no” as the bill increases spending by over 100 billion, increases the debt limit, and does NOT offer real spending cuts, therefore allowing inflation to continue. My mind is on all Oklahoma families, farmers, and ranchers who have lost approximately 20…

— Congressman Josh Brecheen (@RepBrecheen) December 19, 2024

Will the government get shut down? Will relief be delivered to hurricane victims and farmers? Will spending be cut? These are all questions that may or may not get answered Friday.

House Republicans appear to have reached a new agreement on government funding, mere hours after President-elect Donald Trump and influential allies like Elon Musk publicly criticized the initial bipartisan deal, leading to its collapse. This new plan comes as the deadline for government funding approaches, aiming to prevent a shutdown.

President Trump weighed in.

SUCCESS in Washington!

Speaker Mike Johnson and the House have come to a very good Deal for the American People. The newly agreed to American Relief Act of 2024 will keep the Government open, fund our Great Farmers and others, and provide relief for those severely impacted by the devastating hurricanes.

A VERY important piece, VITAL to the America First Agenda, was added as well – The date of the very unnecessary Debt Ceiling will be pushed out two years, to January 30, 2027. Now we can Make America Great Again, very quickly, which is what the People gave us a mandate to accomplish.

All Republicans, and even the Democrats, should do what is best for our Country, and vote “YES” for this Bill, TONIGHT!

#BREAKING: President Trump declares victory — calls the new spending bill a “success in Washington pic.twitter.com/SVJQtkqWOr

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) December 19, 2024

The original deal, which included a range of provisions from government funding to disaster aid, was derailed when Trump demanded that any spending bill should also address the debt ceiling, effectively increasing it before his administration begins.

His statement emphasized the need for a streamlined bill focused on aiding farmers and disaster victims without the “Democrat giveaways” present in the earlier proposal. Trump’s critique was echoed by others, including Musk, who threatened to support primary challenges against any Republicans backing the initial bill.

The revised plan, as confirmed by key GOP figures, is designed to be more palatable to conservative Republicans. It focuses on providing aid to farmers and those affected by natural disasters while maintaining fiscal responsibility. This shift comes after intense negotiations, with House Speaker Mike Johnson and his team attempting to reconcile the demands of different factions within the party.

The intervention of Trump and conservative voices like Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy has significantly influenced the legislative process, highlighting the power of external influencers in shaping political outcomes. The situation underscores the tensions within the Republican party as it navigates the transition period before Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025.

Democrats have criticized the GOP for reneging on the initial agreement, with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries warning that breaking the bipartisan deal would have severe consequences, particularly for working-class Americans and disaster victims. The debate over the debt ceiling’s inclusion in this funding bill adds another layer of complexity, with some arguing it’s premature to address the ceiling now.

As the clock ticks towards a possible government shutdown, the new proposal aims to buy more time for a comprehensive funding solution while aligning with the conservative push for fiscal restraint and the immediate needs of disaster-stricken areas and the agricultural sector.

The evolving situation reflects broader themes of governance, the influence of political figures outside formal government roles, and the challenges of bipartisan cooperation in a politically charged environment.

Article generated from corporate media reports.