Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R – Ky.) reportedly sent a memo to his fellow Republicans saying they should plan to stay in D.C. through the weekend.

Colleague Mike Emanuel rpts McConnell sends GOPers memo saying
"We should all plan to stay through this weekend if Senate Democrats..are willing to shut down the government..I hope not a single Republican is inclined to join them..We are strongest when we stick together.."

— Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) January 18, 2018

Fox News’ Capitol Hill reporter, Chad Pergram, tweeted: “Colleague Mike Emanuel rpts McConnell sends GOPers memo saying “We should all plan to stay through this weekend if Senate Democrats..are willing to shut down the government..I hope not a single Republican is inclined to join them..We are strongest when we stick together..””

Congress must pass a continuing resolution before midnight on Friday in order to avoid a government shutdown.