With deadline looming Speaker predicts GOP can pass spending bill without Democrats

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters on Tuesday that he expects Republicans will pass a partisan spending bill on Tuesday, sending the legislation to the Senate for consideration before the Friday shutdown deadline.

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La, told reporters on Tuesday that he believes Republicans will be able to pass a partisan spending bill without the help of Democrats.

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