Why House Republicans may need to work with Democrats despite holding majority

As the threat of a government shutdown looms on the horizon and the war between Israel and Hamas rages overseas, several GOP and Democratic representatives are in agreement that the House needs to be back in session.
However, accomplishing that feat may force Republicans to do something they have been avoiding for weeks — making a deal with the Democrats as the deadline to fund the government once again rapidly approaches.
HOW HOUSE REPUBLICANS WILL PICK THEIR NEXT SPEAKER NOMINEE IN CROWDED FIELD
The House has been without a speaker for 20 days, and while Republicans hold a slim majority in the lower chamber, the conference has been divided over who should take up the mantle. Three of the Republicans’ most high-profile leaders have been rejected or ousted by their conference, and with the continuing resolution passed by the House expiring on Nov. 17, GOP leaders may not have a choice but to work with Democrats in order to move forward on both electing a speak …