"The vote was 217-212. House Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana had few votes to spare as he sought to persuade fellow Republicans to vote for the funding patch, something many in his conference have routinely opposed in past budget fights. But this time, GOP members see a chance to portray the Democrats as responsible for a shutdown. "We were very careful. We put no partisan measures in this. There's no poison pills. None of that," Johnson said leading up to the vote."
"In a sign the vote could be close, Trump weighed in, urging House Republicans to pass the bill and put the burden on Democrats to oppose it. GOP leaders often need Trump's help to win over holdouts on legislation. "Every House Republican should UNIFY, and VOTE YES!" Trump said on his social media site. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., said that in opposing the continuing resolution, Democrats were working to protect the health care of the American people. He said that with Republicans controlling the White House and both branches of Congress, "Republicans will own a government shutdown. Period. Full stop.""
The House passed a short-term continuing resolution on Friday to extend government funding for seven weeks, generally maintaining current funding levels through Nov. 21. The vote was 217-212. House Speaker Mike Johnson worked to secure Republican votes and emphasized that the bill contained no partisan provisions. Former President Donald Trump urged House Republicans to pass the measure to place responsibility for a potential shutdown on Democrats. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats oppose the measure to protect health care and warned Republicans would own a shutdown. The bill moves to the Senate, where it faces slim prospects to advance.
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