The House is voting on a stopgap funding bill
Top Republican Sen. John Cornyn said Friday that a government shutdown “would be a mistake,” even it if was just a brief shutdown over the weekend, as the funding deadline looms at midnight.
“I know there are some people who are saying we don’t need a CR because we need to keep the sense of urgency on,” Cornyn said referring to keeping the pressure on relief negotiations. “But I think it would be a mistake for us to go through even a temporary government shutdown… while it probably wouldn’t have much practical impact… it would not be the responsible thing to do.”
Cornyn said he knows something will happen tonight, and hopes a short-term continuing resolution will be passed.
“I know something’s gonna happen before midnight and it’s gonna have to originate in the House,” he said.
Cornyn, however, did not know how long the funding deadline will be pushed for, again.
The Texas Republican added that he thinks the current bumps in negotiations “is just the normal pain associated with getting to a final solution.”
“I think this is one of those situations where everyone wants to get to a conclusion. They also want the very best deal they can. It’s narrowing and I think we’ll get there,” he continued.
