The Home of Representatives has handed the Trump-backed Persevering with Decision, which is predicted to assist lengthen President Trump’s tax cuts.
Thomas Massie was the lone Republican vote, beforehand calling the CR a “UNIPARTY deal.” He added, “It doesn’t fund the wall. It does fund USAID. The democrats depart for a retreat on Wednesday, so that they’ve already agreed to supply sufficient votes to go the CR.”
Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) joined Republicans in voting for the CR.
Eric Burlison (R-MO) was one other Republican critic of the invoice who ended up voting in favor. “I might by no means help this language, however I do belief Donald Trump,” he said.
The invoice handed 217-213, and Republicans broke into cheers.
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The Home will now recess till March 24.
Home Republicans championed the invoice’s passage on X, saying,
Home Republicans voted as we speak to maintain the federal government open.
Democrats had been unified in shutting down the federal government.
There’s a stark distinction.
Home Republicans voted as we speak to maintain the federal government open.
Democrats had been unified in shutting down the federal government.
There’s a stark distinction. pic.twitter.com/MgdNy4LBUD
— Home Republicans (@HouseGOP) March 11, 2025
In a transfer many supporters disagree with, President Trump has declared conflict on Thomas Massie, a fiscal conservative, due to his plans to vote no on the invoice.
