GOP's funding bill faces uncertain voting support

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House Republicans have introduced a 99-page stopgap bill to fund the government through September 30. However, it is uncertain if they have enough votes to pass it in the closely divided House. The bill proposes a slight increase in defense spending while reducing non-defense programs. Some Republicans, including Rep. Thomas Massie, oppose it for not including a budget cut, while others are shifting their stance to support the measure. Democrats have expressed resistance, with Rep. Rosa DeLauro criticizing the bill as a "power grab." The GOP will need bipartisan support in the Senate to pass the bill, requiring at least seven Democratic votes.


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