House Passes Funding Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

The bill, which funds the government through September, faces an uncertain path in the Senate as Democrats weigh concerns over spending cuts and executive discretion.

• The House approved a continuing resolution (CR) in a 217-213 vote, with nearly all Republicans supporting and all but one Democrat opposing the measure.
• The bill funds the government through September 30, increasing defense spending by $6 billion while cutting $13 billion in non-defense spending compared to 2024 levels.
• Senate Democrats must secure at least eight votes to pass the bill, with some expressing concerns over reduced funding for federal programs and expanded executive discretion under the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
• Speaker Mike Johnson and Vice President JD Vance rallied Republican support, framing the bill as a necessary step to avoid a government shutdown and maintain operational continuity.
• Critics, including House and Senate Democrats, argue the bill prioritizes defense and immigration enforcement at the expense of social programs and local budgets, particularly in Washington, D.C.

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