Amodei, a senior appropriator, said even if the toplines are adhered to, there is likely not enough time to write spending bills to those levels by next week. If it were up to him, Congress would pass a continuing resolution to extend current spending levels to February, making a uniform deadline for all government funding and averting a shutdown.

The event was the latest in a series of Laxalt appearances that have sought to hammer Democrats on the economy — and skirt discussions of abortion. 

Nevada GOP candidates urge unity after bruising primaries, as the party continues to be split between moderate and extremist wings.