(CNN) — House Republicans are pursuing a two-step plan for funding the government, three sources familiar with the matter told CNN, as Congress barrels toward another spending deadline Friday. While Johnson embraced the right-wing members of his conference by pitching the two-step approach, he didn’t fully cave to their wishes. “This two-step continuing resolution is a necessary bill to place House Republicans in the best position to fight for conservative victories,” Johnson said in a statement Saturday. The first bill would extend funding until January 19 and would include funding for military construction, Veterans Affairs, transportation, housing and the Energy Department. To get the bill approved by a majority vote in the House, Johnson will first need to get a rule approved to set the parameters for a floor debate.

Source: CNN November 12, 2023 19:17 UTC