Republican Party lawmakers in Congress are divided over how to handle an ongoing partial government shutdown, with both the House and Senate adjourning for a two-week recess without resolving the deadlock.

Some Republican senators, including Mike Lee, have publicly urged leadership to reconvene immediately to pass funding and advance priorities like the SAVE America Act, while also calling for changes to the filibuster.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson face growing pressure from within their own party to return to Washington and negotiate a deal.

House Republicans have criticized the Senate’s funding proposals, arguing they fail to address key priorities such as border security, while Senate Republicans push the House to take action, the Independent has reported.

The standoff, combined with public criticism and economic impacts from the shutdown, is increasing political strain on Republicans ahead of upcoming elections.