Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) said Wednesday morning that Republicans would introduce a continuing resolution to keep the government funded through Feb. 8.
Later this morning, we’ll introduce a continuing resolution that will ensure continuous funding for the federal government. The measure will provide the resources necessary to continue normal operations through February 8th.
— Leader McConnell (@senatemajldr) December 19, 2018
Earlier Wednesday, the White House signaled it was open to a short-term solution to avert a government shutdown, according to the Washington Post. White House counsellor Kellyanne Conway told reporters the administration would “certainly” consider a continuing resolution.
The first, of hopefully many, McConnell caves we’ll be seeing.
Have to say of all the things I’m looking forward to over the next 2 years, seeing that smug, obstructing bastard have to eat some crow is pretty damn high on my list.
Oh for many more sweet moments like him whining after midnight after he lost on skinny repeal.
Well, of course they are. Then in February there will be a Democratic House that they can blame a shutdown on.
Im giving this win to Pelosi.
Aw mannnnnnnn.
Trump REALLY wanted it and I was looking forward to it. Turning on the news and listening to endless interviews with furloughed government employees over images of Trump golfing on vacation at his private Richie Rich club. Let them eat cake, indeed. Would have been fantastic. Sigh.