Congress is on the brink of achieving what could be considered a legislative miracle. With the end of the month fast approaching, lawmakers are pushing hard to pass all 12 annual appropriations bills, a feat that would showcase exceptional bipartisanship in an otherwise divided environment.

The House is under significant pressure as it aims to pass four complex spending bills this Thursday. These bills are crucial for funding key departments including Defense, Health and Human Services, Labor, HUD, Transportation, Education, and Homeland Security. The plan is to then combine these with a previously passed package that includes Financial Services and State-Foreign Operations.

Once through the House, the Senate will have a mere week to review and pass all six bills before they land on President Donald Trump’s desk for signing. The task is monumental, considering the Senate is just coming back from recess and may face delays due to potential snow disruptions in Washington.

Amidst this legislative hustle, there are internal challenges that could complicate proceedings. House Speaker Mike Johnson is working with a slim majority, and the vote is expected to fall strictly along party lines. This is particularly tricky for the Homeland Security bill, which will be voted on separately due to its contentious nature.

Democrats, led by Rep. Rosa DeLauro, are expressing concerns over the bill, particularly the exclusion of broader policy changes they had hoped for, such as measures to prevent DHS from detaining and deporting U.S. citizens.

Furthermore, the House Freedom Caucus is scrutinizing the earmarks within the funding packages, with members like Rep. Andrew Clyde expressing apprehension. In addition, there is skepticism around the healthcare legislation included in the package, which aims to crack down on pharmacy benefit managers and extend public health programs.

The Senate, already on a tight schedule, may need to offer amendment votes to appease holdouts, which could further complicate the timeline.

In other news, the political landscape is buzzing with activities outside the funding discussions. The House Oversight Committee is set to vote on whether to recommend holding Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress for not complying with subpoenas in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Additionally, a resolution to overturn the Biden administration’s mining ban near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters and a new draft of a major cryptocurrency bill are also on the agenda.

As the clock ticks down to the January 30 deadline, all eyes are on Congress to see if they can pull off this legislative high-wire act without a hitch.