House Passes Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown, Senate Vote Looms
The House voted 217-213 to pass a spending bill to fund the government through September 2025, sending it to the Senate for consideration.
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Its passage marks the first time Republicans passed a spending resolution without relying on Democrats’ help since the GOP took control of the House in January 2023.
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Senate Democrats face 'stark' choice.
After House votes to avert government shutdown, Senate Democrats face 'stark' choice
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Despite their track record, many Republicans got on board with the most recent CR.
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House Republicans remained relatively united on Tuesday, as just one GOP lawmaker, Congressman Thomas Massie, broke ranks to vote against the continuing resolution.
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The bill does not cover the majority of government spending, including Social Security and Medicare.
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The bill does not cover the majority of government spending, including Social Security and Medicare.
House passes bill to fund federal agencies through September
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The bill’s priorities align closely with Trump’s agenda, particularly its provisions that could grant the administration broader authority to redirect funds between programs – a power Democrats fear could allow significant reshaping of federal priorities without congressional approval.
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Democratic leaders have said that this time around the spending bill would only help Trump and billionaire Elon Musk continue to enact sweeping cuts across the federal government.
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The passage of the CR is a win for Johnson, who has a razor-thin majority and could only afford to lose two votes to pass the legislation along party lines.
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Since the GOP first retook control of the House of Representatives in January 2023, Republicans have not been able to pass a CR without Democratic support.
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The successful vote marks a massive victory for Johnson, who unveiled the bill over the weekend, convinced nearly a dozen GOP holdouts to support the legislation, and ultimately muscled the CR through his razor-thin majority.
House Republicans pass bill to avert government shutdown
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The fight to keep government lights on through the end of the fiscal year Sept. 30 is one skirmish in what is expected to be a year-long battle over spending priorities.
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The bill passed largely along partisan lines in a 217 to 213 vote.
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Summary
In a contentious near-party-line vote, the House approved a spending bill to prevent a government shutdown, seeking support from Senate Democrats amid sharp divisions. The continuing resolution funds the government through September 2025, reducing non-defense spending while increasing military budget. Speaker Johnson faces pressure as Senate Democrats grapple with whether to support the measure or risk a shutdown. President Trump and Vice President Vance urged GOP solidarity for the bill. The Senate requires 60 votes to pass, increasing uncertainty for its future.
Perspectives
The House passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through September 2025, relying on strong GOP support and only one defection, but its future in the Senate is uncertain, requiring bipartisan support.
Senate Democrats face a tough choice: either support the House-passed bill that imposes significant cuts to non-defense spending or risk a government shutdown, amid concerns over health and social programs.
While the bill includes increased funding for defense and border security, Democrats criticize it for cuts to essential services, potentially putting key programs at risk and creating friction among Senate leadership.