Congress

Republicans Cave (Again) and Pass a Government Funding Bill They Hate

It looks like there won’t be a government shutdown before the election. But there may still be plenty of problems coming for Speaker Mike Johnson.

Mike Johnson

Speaker Mike Johnson presides over the House of Representatives before a joint meeting of Congress. Julia Nikhinson/AP

By Ben T.N. Mause

September 25, 2024 04:39 PM

Rushing to get out of town and back on the campaign trail, the House and Senate passed a stopgap spending bill on Wednesday, sending lawmakers home and the legislation to President Joe Biden’s desk.

The House passed the continuing resolution in a 341-82 vote, with 132 Republicans and 209 Democrats voting for the bill, and 82 Republicans voting no.

Just under two hours later, Senators easily passed the bill by a vote of 78-18, with all 18 no votes coming from Republicans.