# GOP braces for mad dash to push conservative bills through Congress before Dem takeover

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/gop-braces-for-mad-dash-to-push-conservative-bills-through-congress-before-dem-takeover/
- Published: 2026-11-05T00:34:45+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T01:35:07+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/04/us-news/gop-braces-for-mad-dash-to-push-conservative-bills-through-congress-before-dem-takeover/
- Topics: Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- Republicans aim to pass key priorities before Democrats take power in January.
- Their proposed package includes about $60 billion for defence.
- House divisions and a leadership contest could complicate the push.

## Summary

Republicans are facing a limited period to advance President Donald Trump’s priorities before Democrats take control of Congress in January. Their immediate goals include avoiding a government shutdown, passing a defence-focused budget package and confirming presidential nominees, but divisions within the House could hinder progress.

The proposed “reconciliation 3.0” package includes about $60 billion in defence spending and a reduced version of the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote. Republicans had hoped to use the Senate reconciliation process to pass measures without the usual 60-vote threshold, though they disagree over the bill’s contents. The midterm results are also expected to strengthen Democratic control of the House and Senate, while Speaker Mike Johnson’s decision not to seek minority leader has opened a contest between Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan.

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