The representative Tim Burchett (R-TN) told ABC News Live on Monday that it has not yet been decided whether to vote for continuous resolution to avoid a government closure.
“Honestly, I’m going to pray about it,” he said when asked if he would vote yes to the extent. “I hope I receive a call from the president once he sees this report, but I haven’t committed yet.”
“I have not yet decided,” he added.
Tennesse Congressman Tim Burchett (R) joins ABC News Live to address the Government Expenses Law as the actions submerge and the Government weighs a possible closure.
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Burchett said he did not support an increase in pentagon financing included to the Stopgap extent, and pointed out that the Department of Defense has failed to approve its annual audit to account for its budget.
The Chamber is expected to advance with a vote on the financing plan of the Government of the President of the House of Representatives, Mike Johnson, as early as Tuesday without the support of the Democrats.
Trump begged the Republicans during the weekend to support Johnson’s bill to avoid a government closure.
-ABC News’ Jim Vojtech, Alyssa Pon and Kayna Whitworth
