Speaker of the House Mike Johnson's proposal to temporarily fund the government into the new year passed on a bipartisan 336-95 tally, but faced opposition from 93 Republicans. This marks the first time the new speaker had to force vital legislation through the House, showing a willingness to work with Democrats. The Senate is expected to approve the proposal by week's end, pushing the final showdown over government funding to the new year.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson , R-La., meets with reporters ahead of a crucial vote on a continuing resolution to keep the government funded at its current levels, a measure not heartily supported by the hard right wing of his party, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)Johnson’s proposal to temporarily fund the government into the new year passed on a bipartisan 336-95 tally, but 93 Republicans voted against it.
It was the first time the new speaker had to force vital legislation through the House, and he showed a willingness to leave his right-flank Republicans behind and work with Democrats — the same political move that cost the last House speaker,of Louisiana appeared on track for a temporarily better outcome. His approach, which the Senate is expected to approve by week’s end, effectively pushes a final showdown over government funding to the new year. “Making sure that government stays in operation is a matter of conscience for all of u
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