Amidst the government shutdown fight, GOP lawmakers grapple with emergency Secret Service funding.

The House Republicans are considering adding more U.S. Secret Service funds to a temporary budget to prevent an October 1 government shutdown.

On Wednesday evening, Mike Johnson, R-La., will present a vote on his plan to prevent a shutdown through a six-month spending patch known as a continuing resolution (CR), which will be accompanied by a measure mandating proof of citizenship for voter registration.

The likelihood of success is low due to opposition from the GOP and Democrats to any kind of CR and the SAVE Act.

Several House Republicans have indicated to Planet Chronicle Digital that they anticipate a continuing resolution (CR) without any conservative policies included, which would only be passed until December, as the Senate Democratic majority has proposed.

GOP lawmakers who spoke with Planet Chronicle Digital suggested that providing additional funds for USSS could gain widespread support, especially after the recent assassination attempts against former President Trump and the GOP presidential nominee.

If Wednesday's vote fails, Rep. John Duarte, R-Calif., one of the House GOP's most vulnerable lawmakers in November's election, would support such a move.

"We've had two attempts on the president in the last month or two, and we know how devastating these assassinations could be to the country. Therefore, if things are so heightened that we have to add more Secret Service funding, it's crucial for our democracy that we do it," Duarte stated.

A senior House Republican stated on Planet Chronicle Digital that the historical precedent of a "clean" December CR without conservative policies is inevitable.

Given everything that has happened, it is highly likely that Wednesday's vote will fail, leading to discussions about additional USSS funds in a backup plan.

Another senior GOP lawmaker stated that there is interest in taking action but acknowledged that logistical concerns, such as whether extra funding for the USSS would have an impact before the election, must be addressed.

"The senior lawmaker stated, "The problem is that you have the funding, but how do you hire quickly?""

"It's clear that the Senate won't accept our package, so they'll send it back to us with a three-month continuing resolution. If we don't act, I'm not sure what other choices we have."

Another GOP congressman claimed that there was a strong desire among House Republicans to increase funding for the USSS in a temporary spending bill.

A third House Republican stated that they had spent a significant amount of time on the floor working on appropriations bills that were unlikely to pass in the Senate, resulting in a considerable waste of time.

Other GOP lawmakers argued that if the situation required emergency USSS funds, Congress should not combine a CR with it.

Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., told Planet Chronicle Digital that she is more concerned about leadership than budget.

Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., stated that the Secret Service has a priority issue, not a funding problem.

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., stated that the problems with USSS were "organizational" rather than financial.

"It's common sense that the White House should acknowledge that Donald Trump is a former president running for president and not treat him like another presidential candidate," Donalds stated.

Planet Chronicle Digital reached out to Johnson’s office for comment.

On Friday, the House will vote on a bipartisan bill granting Trump and Vice President Harris the same level of Secret Service protection as President Biden.