Republican leaders in the House have publically pledged to avoid a government shutdown, which means they will have to give in to Democrat's demands. They also expect more Republicans to vote for legislation that Democrats find acceptable, making the Democratic measures look bipartisan.
http://thehill.com/homenews/house/261581-ryan-eyes-strategy-for-shutdown...
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