Vulnerable Republicans warn against ‘idiotic’ shutdown ahead of November election

Published September 15, 2024 7:00am ET



House Republicans running in the most competitive races of the 2024 cycle are urging their colleagues to finalize government spending legislation, warning that a shutdown could cost them their majority when voters cast their ballots next month.

The concern clashes with the desires of former President Donald Trump, who has pushed Republicans to pass proof-of-citizenship voting legislation as part of any funding bill ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline and risk a partial shutdown to get it done.

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