House passes spending bill to avert government shutdown, sidesteps Trump’s demand to suspend federal debt limit

The House approved a stopgap funding bill on Friday, just hours before a possible government shutdown.

What happened: According to the New York Times, the bill, which extends funding until mid-March and includes a disaster relief component, has now been moved to the Senate.

The bill passed 366 to 34, with all “no” votes coming from Republicans and one Democrat. jasmine crockett Texas shows up to vote.

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House removes provision required by president-elect Donald Trump A suspension of the federal debt ceiling prompted a Republican revolt on Thursday.

Senate Majority Leader, Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) expressed confidence that the Senate will quickly pass the bill, even though it does not include all of Democratic priorities.

Why it’s important: The House decision comes after a tumultuous week marked by Republican discord.

speaker Mike Johnson (Louisiana Republican) initially reached a bipartisan funding deal with Democrats, but due to Trump’s opposition and Musk.

To prevent a government shutdown from starting at midnight on Friday, Republican leaders proposed Plan C.

That approach involves separate votes on three key measures: a short-term financing bill that would extend government operations for three months, a $100 billion disaster relief package and a $10 billion farm aid bill.