On Tuesday, House Republicans are scheduled to vote on a spending bill known as a continuing resolution that would maintain the current level of government funding until September 30, 2025. Speaker Mike Johnson maintains his belief that Republicans possess sufficient support to pass the bill. Without Democratic support, the vote poses a significant test for Johnson, as it's uncertain whether the Trump-backed legislation can clear the GOP-controlled House.  Johnson can only afford to lose one GOP vote before a second defection would sink the bill—assuming that all members are present and voting—and needs the support of nearly all Republicans. Kentucky Rep.  Thomas Massie has already indicated that he will not support the legislation, and Georgia Rep. The inclination of Rich McCormick is the same. Several other Republicans remain undecided, including Reps.  Tony Gonzales, Andy Ogles, Tim Burchett, Cory Mills, Eli Crane, and Brian Fitzpatrick.  

 Speaking at a news conference with House Republican leadership Tuesday morning, Johnson asserted he had the votes ahead of the afternoon vote.  Johnson pushed back when a reporter asked if his remarks suggested a lack of support within his own party. "No, the votes will be ours. The CR will be passed by us. We can do it on our own," he said.  

 By making direct appeals to legislators, former President Donald Trump has taken an active role in gaining support for the bill. A White House official confirmed that Trump personally called some undecided members on Monday, urging them to back the measure.



 Despite rising tensions, Trump rallies the GOP to support the bill's funding. 

Former President Donald Trump is urging House Republicans to support the continuing resolution (CR) set for a vote next week, calling it a "very good funding bill" given the circumstances.  

 “All Republicans should vote (Please!)  YES next week,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post on Saturday.  “Great things are coming for America, and I am asking you all to give us a few months to get us through to September so we can continue to put the Country’s ‘financial house’ in order.”  

 Trump also accused Democrats of attempting to force a government shutdown, writing, “Democrats will do anything they can to shut down our Government.”  

 Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance has been actively lobbying House Republicans, attending a closed-door caucus meeting Tuesday morning.  However, he declined to answer questions about his message to members regarding the funding bill.  

  Massie faces a primary challenge from Trump. Rep. Trump took aim at her on Monday night. Kentucky's Thomas Massie has committed to voting against the bill. Trump criticized Massie's position in a post on Truth Social, noting that the congressman had supported similar measures in the past. “Congressman Thomas Massie, of beautiful Kentucky, is an automatic ‘NO’ vote on just about everything, despite the fact that he has always voted for Continuing Resolutions in the past,” Trump wrote.  “I will lead the charge against him because HE SHOULD BE PRIMARIED. He's just another GRANDSTANDER who makes too much trouble and isn't worth fighting over. House Speaker Mike Johnson distanced himself from Trump’s comments, making it clear that he supports incumbents within his party.  

 “I vehemently disagree,” Johnson said when asked about Trump’s call to primary Massie.  He jokingly stated, "Look, I am in the incumbent protection program here—that's what I do as Speaker of the House," adding, "Thomas and I have had disagreements, but I consider him to be a friend." He is a thoughtful individual; however, I strongly disagree with his position." ### Democrats are against the GOP's spending plan On the Democratic side, party leaders are urging their caucus to reject the measure.  

 House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stated on Monday, "It is not something we could ever support." “House Democrats will not be complicit in the Republican effort to hurt the American people.”  

 The 99-page bill proposes an overall spending decrease from last year’s levels while boosting military funding by approximately $6 billion.  Additionally, it includes an additional $6 billion for veterans' health care, despite a $13 billion reduction in non-defense spending compared to fiscal year 2024.