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House votes to prevent a government shutdown as GOP Speaker Johnson relies on Democrats for help
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It’s the same political move that cost Kevin McCarthy, the former House speaker, his job. This time, Johnson appears on track for a better outcome.
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Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) plan to avoid a government shutdown faces a narrow path to passage as multiple House Republicans quickly indicated they won’t vote for it.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House prepared on Tuesday for a vote to prevent a government shutdown, with new Republican Speaker Mike Johnson forced to reach across the aisle to
Congress is scrambling to pass a spending bill to prevent a government shutdown with just days to go until the Friday deadline. Follow here for the latest live news updates.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown after new Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats when hard-right conservatives revolted against his plan.
The Senate, where Democrats have a slim majority, has signaled its willingness to accept Speaker Johnson's package ahead of Friday's deadline to fund the government.
Mike Johnson’s decision to leave hard-right conservatives behind and reach across the aisle is the same political move that cost Kevin McCarthy the House speaker job.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The House prepared on Tuesday for a vote to prevent a government shutdown, with new Republican Speaker Mike Johnson forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats when hard-right conservatives revolted against his plan.
Johnson was willing to work with Democrats on Tuesday to keep the government open. It’s the same move that cost Kevin McCarthy, the former House speaker, his job.
