The U.S. House has passed a spending bill aimed at avoiding a government shutdown. This bill was passed to ensure continued funding for government operations. Recent developments based on web information indicate that:
- Congress approved a short-term spending bill to fund the government until March 14, 2025, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden on December 21, 2024. This bill includes provisions for disaster relief and aid to farmers but does not address the debt ceiling, which was a significant point of contention, particularly from President-elect Donald Trump who had pushed for its inclusion or elimination.
- The House vote on this bill was crucial, with all opposition in the House coming from Republicans. The final tally in the House was 366 in favor to 34 against, with one member voting present.
- This legislative action was part of a broader, tumultuous negotiation process involving both parties and external influences like Trump and Elon Musk, which led to multiple revisions of the bill before its passage.
- Posts on X around this time reflected a mix of relief that a shutdown was avoided, criticism of the legislative process, and concerns about future fiscal policy, particularly regarding the debt ceiling.
US House passes spending bill to avoid a government shutdown.