President Trump thinks the government might shut down if lawmakers can't agree on money. He told reporters the shutdown "could happen" when cash runs dry on March 14. But he feels pretty sure Congress will pass a funding bill anyway. "It shouldn't have happened, and it probably won't. I think the CR is going to get passed. We'll see," Trump explained.
The bill Trump mentioned keeps government offices running at their current budget levels. This money would last through September 30, reaching the end of fiscal year 2025. House Republicans showed their six-month spending plan last Saturday. Members plan to vote Tuesday on whether they accept it.
Trump already made clear he wants fellow party members to back this plan. He asked them directly through social media: "All Republicans should vote (Please!) YES, next week." His message continued, "Great things are coming for America, and I am asking you all to give us a few months to get us through to September so we can continue to put the Country's 'financial house' in order."
His stamp of approval matters greatly for passing this bill. Several tough Republican critics who normally reject temporary funding measures might change their minds because Trump supports it. Every vote counts since Speaker Mike Johnson barely holds power with a tight Republican majority of just 218-214 seats.
The bill Trump mentioned keeps government offices running at their current budget levels. This money would last through September 30, reaching the end of fiscal year 2025. House Republicans showed their six-month spending plan last Saturday. Members plan to vote Tuesday on whether they accept it.
Trump already made clear he wants fellow party members to back this plan. He asked them directly through social media: "All Republicans should vote (Please!) YES, next week." His message continued, "Great things are coming for America, and I am asking you all to give us a few months to get us through to September so we can continue to put the Country's 'financial house' in order."
His stamp of approval matters greatly for passing this bill. Several tough Republican critics who normally reject temporary funding measures might change their minds because Trump supports it. Every vote counts since Speaker Mike Johnson barely holds power with a tight Republican majority of just 218-214 seats.
