House Speaker Mike Johnson passes $460 billion federal funding bill
House Speaker Mike Johnson passed a $460 billion federal funding bill to avoid a government shutdown. More Democrats than Republicans voted for the bill. The bill includes funding for departments and agencies whose funding expires soon. House GOP leaders did not follow through on their earlier vow to pass 12 individual spending bills.
Key Points
- Funding bill passed to avoid government shutdown
- House GOP did not follow through on passing 12 individual spending bills
- Bill includes funding for various departments and agencies
Pros
- Avoided a potential government shutdown
- Bipartisan legislation passed
Cons
- More Democrats than Republicans voted for the bill
- GOP hardliners still unhappy with the bill