House Votes Down Trump-Backed Plan to Fund Government
WASHINGTON—The House on Dec. 19 voted down a pared-down, Trump-backed plan to fund the government with just over 24 hours until a government shutdown begins.
In a 235–174 vote, lawmakers rejected the proposal. The group voting against the bill included almost all Democrats and a group of conservative Republicans. The bill, which was brought to the floor through suspension, required a two-thirds majority to pass.
Among other provisions, the 116-page proposal sought to extend the government funding deadline until March 14, allocate about $30.1 billion for emergency hurricane relief, extend the farm bill for one year, and suspend the debt ceiling until Jan. 30, 2027—a request made by President-elect Donald Trump.
