The House narrowly approved a stopgap measure Tuesday to keep the government funded through September, with Speaker Mike Johnson managing to largely keep his GOP conference united and pass the measure days ahead of a possible government shutdown.
The House passed the bill in a 217 to 213 vote, with one Republican opposing it and one Democrat supporting it. Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky was the sole Republican “no” vote, while Rep. Jared Golden of Maine was the lone Democratic “yes.”
House Republican leadership unveiled the legislation on Saturday. The bill increases defense spending and funding for veterans’ health care, while decreasing non-defense spending below 2024 levels. It also includes more funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.