Johnson announced his pitch to avoid a shutdown. It’s already hitting a wall.

Politico: Speaker Mike Johnson has proposed a two-tiered spending plan to avert a government shutdown, but it’s facing opposition from both his own party and Democrats. The plan creates two funding deadlines for different government sectors: January 19 and February 2. This approach, seen as increasing the risk of a shutdown, has been criticized by both House Republicans and Democrats. Johnson anticipates needing Democratic support, as he expects some Republican opposition.

House Democrats are currently reviewing the plan, wary of a potential 1% budget cut due to a previous debt deal. Senate Democrats are more open, appreciating the lack of unnecessary cuts and the preservation of defense funding. The Rules Committee will soon decide if the plan can proceed to a House vote.

Conservative opposition is evident, with House Freedom Caucus member Rep. Chip Roy and others like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Warren Davidson openly opposing it. Johnson can only lose a few GOP votes if all Democrats are against it.

If this plan fails, Johnson intends to introduce a full-year stopgap bill with cuts to non-defense spending. The proposed bill excludes additional funding for Israel, Ukraine, or border issues, focusing instead on fiscal responsibility and policy changes.

The White House has criticized the plan as a recipe for chaos and more shutdowns, labeling it unserious and panned by members of both parties. The plan also includes provisions to extend the farm bill through September 2024 and grant the Education Department more flexibility in managing student loan payments.

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