Today, the House of Representatives considered and passed Congressman and Majority Whip Tom Emmer's (MN-06) flagship legislation, a $1.2 trillion government funding bill. The bill, which includes funding for various government agencies and programs, was approved just hours before the deadline to prevent a government shutdown.
Final votes are set for Saturday, but a third Republican threatened to oust him. By Lauren Peller, John Parkinson, and Alexandra Hutzler. Conservative rebels are hoping the week-long recess will build support for their pending effort to boot the speaker. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden to be signed into law.
In addition to the funding bill, the House also voted on legislation to fund Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan among other priorities. The House has passed a key foreign aid package on Saturday. Follow here for the latest live news updates from Capitol Hill.
Meanwhile, in a separate development, Washington — The House on Friday voted to expel embattled Republican Rep. George Santos from Congress, bringing an end to a tumultuous chapter. Additionally, Derrick Evans resigned as state lawmaker and apologized for raiding the Capitol in 2020. Now, he holds up his conviction as the ultimate lesson learned.
The passage of the funding bill comes amidst heightened tensions and uncertainty in Congress. With the looming threat of a government shutdown, lawmakers scrambled to reach a consensus on the bill. The House's approval of the legislation represents a crucial step in averting a potential crisis.
As the bill now heads to President Biden for his signature, the focus shifts to ensuring timely implementation of the funding across various government agencies. The allocation of resources will play a critical role in addressing key priorities and programs for the American people.
In conclusion, the House's swift action in passing the $1.2 trillion government funding bill underscores the importance of bipartisan cooperation in addressing pressing issues. Despite the challenges and disagreements that may arise, the collective effort to ensure the smooth functioning of the government remains paramount.
