McCarthy expresses optimism about stopgap spending deal despite GOP opposition

By Cami Mondeaux

Published September 18, 2023 2:56pm ET

McCarthy expresses optimism about stopgap spending deal despite GOP opposition — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) responded to the flux of rank-and-file Republicans expressing opposition to the party’s stopgap government spending deal, indicating a long week ahead for GOP leadership as it seeks to wrangle enough support within the conference to advance the must-pass legislation. Republicans on the House Freedom and Main Street caucuses announced a […]

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) responded to the flux of rank-and-file Republicans expressing opposition to the party’s stopgap government spending deal, indicating a long week ahead for GOP leadership as it seeks to wrangle enough support within the conference to advance the must-pass legislation.