McCarthy Faces Key Test in Shutdown Crisis

With 48 hours until a potential government shutdown, the House and Senate are working on separate stopgap measures. Speaker Kevin McCarthy is determined to resolve the issue despite GOP hardliners plotting to remove him. A key test for McCarthy is the proposed Spending Reduction and Border Security Act, which aims to keep the government open until October 31st. However, McCarthy faces a dilemma: risk a shutdown or his job. Democratic members have indicated they might support McCarthy if he works with them to avoid a shutdown, highlighting the political complexities he faces.

What is Speaker Kevin McCarthy's stance on resolving the government shutdown issue?

• He wants to walk away from the negotiations.

• He is determined to work through the challenges and resolve it.

• He is willing to give up if it gets too difficult.

• He plans to hide from the issue.

What is the purpose of the Spending Reduction in Border Security Act?

• To close the government indefinitely.

• To increase government spending across all agencies.

• To increase funding for Veteran Affairs, Homeland, and Defense.

• To keep the government open until October 31st with a 30% reduction in spending.

What challenge does Speaker McCarthy face with the Spending Reduction in Border Security Act?

• He has overwhelming support from all members.

• He is unsure if he has enough votes to pass it.

• He has already secured the necessary votes.

• He is facing no opposition from his party.

Who is leading the charge to potentially remove Speaker McCarthy from his position?

• Jim Himes from Connecticut

• Kevin McCarthy himself

• Matt Gaetz from Florida

• Jonathan from Bloomberg

What might Democrats do if McCarthy works with them to prevent a government shutdown?

• They would ignore the situation entirely.

• They would choose chaos over helping him.

• They would step in to help him retain his position as Speaker.

• They would support the motion to vacate.