Republicans charge toward funding vote that appears destined to fail

House Republicans are charging full steam ahead with legislation to avert a government shutdown even though it appears destined for failure amid mounting GOP opposition.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) — who is under heavy pressure to avoid a shutdown in the lead-up to Election Day — has shown no intention of changing his proposal despite complaints from conservatives, defense hawks and moderates in his caucus.

While Speakers of the House typically avoid bringing legislation to the floor that is doomed to fail...