CNN reports:
The House will leave on Thursday for August recess without resolving a key spending fight that has exposed divisions among Republicans with the threat of a government shutdown looming in the fall.
In a sign of how difficult the road ahead will be, House Republicans were unable to pass an agriculture funding bill this week as hardline conservatives pushed for deep spending cuts that even some members of their own party balked at, and moderates expressed concerns over a controversial provision related to abortion.
The House had been expected to pass the bill – to fund the Department of Agriculture, the Food and Drug Administration and other related agencies – this week, but the internal GOP divisions derailed the effort.
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House Majority Leader Steve Scalise says the House will leave today for August recess.
According to the Congressional calendar the House isn’t set to return until Sept 12.
If anything should happen w/ Trump potential indictment House members won’t be here to react after today. pic.twitter.com/Vdb6WlCxbj
— Kellie Meyer (@KellieMeyerNews) July 27, 2023
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he met with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to discuss appropriations:
“I don't want government to shut down.“ pic.twitter.com/p9PqawP86Y
— The Recount (@therecount) July 27, 2023
‘Reckless March to a MAGA Shutdown’: Top House Democrat Rages at GOP Adjourning House Amid Spending Battle https://t.co/5CzlUWhYy7
— Mediaite (@Mediaite) July 27, 2023