两党暂时取得妥协的时间点将取决于是一步到位还是分两步走，因此可能出现两种情况：大多数人认为在8月2日之前两党会选择直接达成妥协协议。
Two scenarios for the timing of an interim compromise are possible, depending on whether it is a one- or two-step process. Most observers expect a one-step process for bipartisan agreement before August 2.