House Republicans pass government funding bill, deadline approaching

House Republicans passed a spending bill to fund the government through September 2025, with a vote of 217-213. This marks a shift as Speaker Mike Johnson previously needed Democratic support to avoid shutdowns. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it requires 60 votes to pass. It reduces overall spending from last year but increases military funding by $6 billion. The legislation excludes emergency disaster funding but boosts Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations and increases funding for the W.I.C. program. Government funding is set to expire on March 14.