NEW YORK, BRONX (ORDO News) — The U.S. Congress is facing a critical deadline as lawmakers scramble to prevent a partial government shutdown, with just hours remaining before the shutdown becomes a reality. In a surprising turn of events, House Republicans are seeking assistance from Democrats to pass a temporary stopgap measure that would keep federal agencies open.
Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy made a significant departure from his party’s previous stance, which insisted that any funding bill should pass the House with only Republican votes. This shift in strategy has raised concerns among party hardliners and could potentially lead to a challenge to McCarthy’s leadership role.
In a vote that took place in the House, 335 members supported a bill to fund the government for an additional 45 days, with more Democrats than Republicans backing the measure. To become law, the bill must now pass the Democratic-majority Senate and receive the signature of President Joe Biden.
This recent development represents a dramatic change from earlier in the week when a government shutdown seemed almost inevitable. With time rapidly running out, the threat of the fourth partial federal government shutdown in the past decade looms large, set to commence at 12:01 ET (0401 GMT) on Sunday if a resolution is not reached. The stakes are high as lawmakers work tirelessly to avert this potential crisis.
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