Republicans Ready 3rd Budget Reconciliation as Britt Says Democrats Obstruct Government Funding
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 14
Republicans Ready 3rd Budget Reconciliation as Britt Says Democrats Obstruct Government Funding
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 14
Summary
A third budget reconciliation package is on the table if Democrats block a government funding deal, Sen. Katie Britt said, framing it as a fallback to keep military, border and national security priorities moving.
Britt said Republicans still prefer regular appropriations but are weighing multiple options — another reconciliation bill, shutdown-related legislation and measures to prevent future shutdowns — because "failure is not an option."
The pressure point is funding: Britt accused Democrats of refusing to work with Republicans and argued partisan resistance to President Donald Trump is stalling lawmakers' basic duty to keep the government operating.
A $70 billion earlier package already funded Border Patrol and ICE through fiscal 2029, and Britt cited it as proof Republicans will use reconciliation again if needed before the midterm elections.