US Republicans expect no votes on stopgap this week as shutdown looms

Newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks to members of the Republican conference gathered on the outer steps of the House of Representatives to listen to him deliver remarks after he was elected to be the new Speaker at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., October 25, 2023. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/File Photo Acquire Licensing Rights
WASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) – Republicans who control the U.S. House of Representatives said they do not expect to move forward this week on a stopgap funding measure to keep federal agencies open, even with a possible government shutdown just 10 days away.
Instead, House Speaker Mike Johnson was due to present at least three options for a stopgap known as a continuing resolution, or