House Passes Funding Bill as GOP Divisions Emerge Over Spending Priorities

The Republican-led House narrowly approved a stopgap measure to avert a government shutdown, but dissent within the GOP and Democratic opposition highlight ongoing spending disputes.

• The House approved a continuing resolution (CR) in a 217-213 vote to fund the government through September, avoiding a potential shutdown days before the deadline.
• Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) was the sole Republican to oppose the measure, citing concerns over excessive spending and lack of reforms, while Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) was the only Democrat to support it.
• The bill increases defense spending by $6 billion and cuts $13 billion in non-defense spending but has drawn criticism from Democrats for granting the Trump administration significant discretion over funding allocation through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
• President Trump endorsed the measure, urging GOP unity, but his public attacks on Massie for opposing the bill sparked backlash from some Republican allies and MAGA supporters.
• The bill now moves to the Senate, where its fate remains uncertain, as at least eight Democratic votes are needed to overcome a filibuster and send it to the president's desk.

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