Why it matters: It’s a sign of Republicans nodding to the reality that they will need bipartisan support to keep the government funded with federal funding set to run out on Saturday at midnight.
The details: The House will vote Saturday on a bill to keep the government funded for 45 days at current spending levels, which also includes supplemental funding for disaster relief.
- GOP hardliners have railed against the idea of extending government funding without significant cuts and conservative policy riders.
- Some Democrats told Axios they would likely vote for the bill if it truly is “clean” – meaning that it doesn’t cut spending from 2023 levels – but there were also concerns about the lack of aid to Ukraine.
What we’re watching: Hardliners have suggested that any effort by McCarthy to keep the government funded with Democratic votes could trigger an effort to remove him.