The stopgap measure passed 335-91, with 200 Democrats joining Republicans to vote in favor of it.
Above, a photo of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The House on Saturday managed to passed a stopgap funding bill, with 200 Democrats joining Republicans to bail out McCarthy's labored efforts.The measure passed on Saturday is a temporary one, keeping the government funded for 45 days and allowing
to continue developing a long-term spending arrangement. It was successfully passed, 335-91, with strong bipartisan support from Democrats, 200 of whom joined Republicans in bailing out McCarthy's beleaguered efforts. Of the 91 votes against the measure, 90 were Republicans.
In order to secure the votes to become speaker earlier this year from his narrow majority. McCarthy made numerous concessions to Gaetz and his colleagues, some of which made it easier for members to call for a motion to vacate.This is a breaking news story and will be updated when more information becomes available.
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