Posted on 11/14/2023 3:09:26 PM PST by tlozo
A short-term bill that will stave off a partial government shutdown for at least another two months cleared the House of Representatives Tuesday evening, bringing lawmakers one giant step closer to keeping federal operations going after 11:59 p.m. Friday.
The 336-95 vote represented a win for House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), who unveiled his plan for a so-called “laddered” continuing resolution (CR) Saturday.
A contingent of conservative Republicans quickly came out in opposition to the bill, which they complained lacked spending cuts. However, 209 Democrats offered their support and helped send the measure on to the Senate, where it is expected to be approved later this week.
Just two Democrats — Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts and Mike Quigley of Illinois — voted against the measure. Republicans were more closely divided, with 127 voting for the bill and 93 voting against.
“I am one of the arch-conservatives,” Johnson insisted during a press conference Tuesday morning.
“We’re not surrendering but fighting,” the speaker insisted. “I’ve had this job less than three weeks. I can’t change or turn an aircraft carrier overnight.” Mike Johnson 3 This marked Mike Johnson’s first big test as House Speaker.AFP via Getty Images
Democrats took issue with Johnson’s differing deadlines for passing certain appropriations bills, but lauded the absence of spending cuts or other poison pills.
“We have consistently made clear that a government shutdown would hurt the economy, our national security and everyday Americans during a very fragile time and must be avoided,” House Democratic leadership said in a statement.
“The continuing resolution before the House today meets that criteria and we will support it.”
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I agree... he is doing the right thing for now. I have confidence in him completely!!! A GOOD MAN!!!
I agree!
RE: A contingent of conservative Republicans quickly came out in opposition to the bill, which they complained lacked spending cuts.
Wouldn’t then Speaker Kevin McCarthy have done the same thing?
Johnson failed a major test.
he should have cut something just to show some backbone.
passing this biden budget seems that he is owned by team McCarthy and the globalists.
No money for Ukraine.Keep “vacate the chair” on the table!
I see the establishment wing of the (R)N(C) are out in full force.
ZERO cuts? NOTHING could be cut, let alone abolished/reversed?? Meet the new (R) clown, same as the old (R) clown (seals clap)
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