Trump pushes Republicans to pass 'clean' government funding extension

President Trump on Monday urged Republicans in Congress to unite in support of a "clean" continuing resolution that would avert a government shutdown at the end of the month.

"Congressional Republicans, including Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson, are working on a short term 'CLEAN' extension of Government Funding to stop Cryin’ Chuck Schumer from shutting down the Government," Trump posted on Truth Social.

"In times like these, Republicans have to stick TOGETHER to fight back against the Radical Left Democrat demands, and vote 'YES!' on both Votes needed to pass a Clean CR this week out of the House of Representatives," Trump added. "Democrats want the Government to shut down. Republicans want the Government to OPEN."

Trump's post came as House GOP leaders are aiming to pass a stopgap spending bill this week that would fund the government at status quo levels through Nov. 20.

Republicans have a narrow majority in the House and could pass a short-term funding bill without Democratic support if nearly all of its members are on board. Attention would then turn to the Senate, where where at least seven Democrats would need to vote with all Republicans to get the 60 votes necessary to pass the bill.

The plan for a clean continuing resolution is facing criticism from some House Republicans, including Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) who said on X that Congress “should not pass a CR,” and Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.), who said she does not want a stopgap to end right before the Thanksgiving holiday, expressing worries it might lead to an omnibus spending package.