House GOP Urged to Negotiate with Democrats on Funding

A senior U.S. House Republican emphasized the need for bipartisan talks on government funding ahead of a critical Sept. 30 deadline. Speaker Mike Johnson's decision to pull a controversial stopgap funding bill has intensified pressure, with Democrats and moderate Republicans expressing concerns over potential government shutdowns.

A senior U.S. House Republican stressed the urgency of bipartisan discussions on government funding before the looming Sept. 30 deadline. Speaker Mike Johnson's withdrawal of a divisive stopgap funding bill has heightened tensions.

Representative Tom Cole, chair of the House Appropriations Committee, stated the necessity of negotiations to meet the deadline while backing Johnson's efforts. Johnson had abandoned a proposal extending funding until March 2025 over internal party opposition.

With the House's slim Republican majority, cross-party collaboration has been crucial. The latest bill faced Democratic opposition over a voting measure, further complicated by pressures from Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump advocating for a government shutdown.

(With inputs from agencies.)