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The heart of the issue stemmed from an internal split within the Republican Party. The Speaker had trouble uniting his party behind a plan that was meant to cater to both conservative preferences and necessary governmental functions. Reportedly, both Musk and Trump supported the measure, yet many Republicans voted against it. According to GOP Whip Steve Scalise, there appeared to be a lack of viable options, leading to questions about the party's future strategies and next steps.