House Republicans cancel vote on short-term funding measure amid infighting
The House will not vote today on a measure to keep the government open past 30 September, amid a split between the chamber’s Republican leadership and a handful of far-right lawmakers that will cause a government shutdown if it is not resolved in 12 days, Punchbowl News reports:
🚨NEWS: House Republicans are pulling a procedural vote on the 30-day government funding bill, as they wrestle with changes to the legislation
— Jake Sherman (@JakeSherman) September 19, 2023
Lawmakers had been scheduled to today vote to approve the rules of debate for the short-term funding measure, but it was unclear if it would have passed.
Key events
Capitol police headquarters evacuated over suspicious package
The United States Capitol Police Headquarters was evacuated today over a suspicious package and vehicle found nearby the premises.
USCP Headquarters being evacuated because of a suspicious package nearby. Police ALSO investigating a suspicious vehicle (perhaps unrelated) in the D Street Tunnel
— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) September 19, 2023
Many busy roads near the vehicle have also been temporary closed while police investigate.
This is near Union Station and a bunch of busy roads, some of which are temporarily closed.
“The USCP is continuing to investigate a Suspicious Vehicle in the 100 Block of D Street NE”
— Burgess Everett (asapburgessev on 🧵) (@burgessev) September 19, 2023
First Biden impeachment hearing to be held next Thursday
A date has been set for the first hearing of the inquiry into impeaching Joe Biden, with a government shut down looming.
The first hearing will be on 28 September, Associated Press reported.
It will focus on “constitutional and legal questions” around Biden’s involvement in Hunter Biden’s international businesses, a House Oversight Committee spokesperson told AP.
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