On Thursday, Congressional Republicans voiced criticism towards both GOP and Democratic leaders for unveiling a substantial spending bill to lawmakers shortly before the scheduled vote on Friday.

The complete text of the “minibus” spending bill, spanning 1,012 pages, was disclosed around 2:30 am.

“At 2:32 am—when Americans were sleeping—the Swamp released its second half of the omnibus,” Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., wrote Thursday on X. “1,012 pages that spend $1.2 TRILLION of taxpayer dollars on disastrous policies. The House is still expected to vote on this monstrosity TOMORROW MORNING. Washington is beyond broken.”

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia, a Republican, drew parallels between the situation and past instances during Nancy Pelosi’s tenure as Speaker of the House.

Additionally, Rep. Tom Tiffany, a Republican from Wisconsin, expressed his intent to vote against the bill on Friday, citing the lack of a 72-hour review period for members, Just The News reported.

Tiffany criticized the bill for allocating funds towards what he referred to as “Biden’s border invasion” and the construction of a new FBI headquarters in Maryland.

Meanwhile, Sen. Mike Lee of Utah emphasized the impracticality of making significant decisions under such time constraints, likening it to purchasing a car without adequate opportunity for review or negotiation.

In response to the belated release of the spending bill, Rep. Andy Biggs, a Republican from Arizona, emphasized the detrimental impact of continued extravagant spending, particularly in light of the nation’s staggering $34.5 trillion national debt.

Written by B.C. Begley