Contentious package championed by Mike Johnson voted down 202-220 with potential stoppage looming 1 October A government funding package championed by Republican House speaker Mike Johnson failed to pass on Wednesday, with less than two weeks left to prevent a shutdown starting 1 October.The final vote was 202 to 220, with 14 House Republicans and all but three House Democrats opposing the bill. Two Republican members voted “present”. Continue reading…
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Author : Joan E Greve in Washington
Publish date : 2024-09-18 23:02:26
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US House fails to pass federal funding bill as shutdown deadline nears
