US: GOP Leadership Whips Votes For CR Ahead Of Possible Vote Today

House Republican leadership have circulated a memo to members whipping votes for a three-month spending package that will avert a government shutdown at midnight on Friday. The whip effort comes amid criticism from House conservatives over perceived extraneous spending in the package. Top Trump advisor Elon Musk has also publicly spoken against the bill in a series of statements on X.

• Jake Sherman at Punchbowl News notes that GOP leaders have highlighted Republican wins in the package and will canvass members during a conference meeting at 13:30 ET 18:30 GMT.
• Chad Pergram at Fox News reports on X: "Fox is told the House could vote later today on the interim spending bill. It could go over into tomorrow. But expect lots of complaining from conservatives if a vote comes less than 24 hours after releasing the text."
• If a vote comes today, it will likely be taken under suspension of rules, requiring a two-thirds majority of all present and voting members to pass.
• John Bresnan at Punchbowl notes: "Democrats are not formally whipping the CR vote but have sent a “question” to member offices. Overwhelming majority of Dems are yes votes. But would it be enough to get to 290 in the face [of] pretty significant Republican opposition."
• For a detailed roundup of the Continuing Resolution and potential impacts on Trump's legislative agenda in 2025, see today's edition of the MNI US Daily Brief.