US House Passes Record-Breaking Government Shutdown Bill as Trump Faces Endgame Showdown
In a shocking turn of events, the US House voted 222-209 to pass legislation reopening the federal government and ending a record-breaking 43-day shutdown on Wednesday night. The measure is now headed to President Donald Trump's desk for signature, effectively restoring funding that has been frozen or halted during the impasse.
The bill was passed after House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) brought the Republican-controlled chamber back into session for the first time since September 19th. Six Democrats broke party ranks and joined nearly all Republicans in voting "yes," while two Republicans defied their leadership to vote against the measure, citing concerns over certain provisions.
However, some Democrats were less than pleased with the bill's contents, particularly its lack of an extension of enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. The absence of this provision means that more than 20 million Americans could see their premiums spike next year.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) vowed to continue fighting for a three-year ACA funding extension, despite the House's failure to include it in the bill. "We'll fight until we win this battle for the American people," he said.
The bill includes provisions that will restore funding to key programs, such as food stamps and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). However, critics argue that certain provisions could lead to costly lawsuits against the federal government.
Despite the controversy surrounding the bill, Democrats were quick to celebrate what they saw as a victory for their party's economic message. "That will be one of the defining contrasts of the midterms: Democrats working on behalf of the people to lower costs versus Republicans who have made life more expensive for everyday families," said Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA), chair of the House Democrats' campaign arm.
As the shutdown comes to an end, some conservatives are already pushing back against the bill, including Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), who called on President Trump to "absolutely" allow the health care funds to expire.
The Senate had approved a similar measure earlier in the week, paving the way for the House's vote. However, the outcome of the final showdown between Democrats and Republicans will depend on whether or not the bill passes in the Senate.
In a shocking turn of events, the US House voted 222-209 to pass legislation reopening the federal government and ending a record-breaking 43-day shutdown on Wednesday night. The measure is now headed to President Donald Trump's desk for signature, effectively restoring funding that has been frozen or halted during the impasse.
The bill was passed after House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) brought the Republican-controlled chamber back into session for the first time since September 19th. Six Democrats broke party ranks and joined nearly all Republicans in voting "yes," while two Republicans defied their leadership to vote against the measure, citing concerns over certain provisions.
However, some Democrats were less than pleased with the bill's contents, particularly its lack of an extension of enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. The absence of this provision means that more than 20 million Americans could see their premiums spike next year.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) vowed to continue fighting for a three-year ACA funding extension, despite the House's failure to include it in the bill. "We'll fight until we win this battle for the American people," he said.
The bill includes provisions that will restore funding to key programs, such as food stamps and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). However, critics argue that certain provisions could lead to costly lawsuits against the federal government.
Despite the controversy surrounding the bill, Democrats were quick to celebrate what they saw as a victory for their party's economic message. "That will be one of the defining contrasts of the midterms: Democrats working on behalf of the people to lower costs versus Republicans who have made life more expensive for everyday families," said Rep. Suzan DelBene (D-WA), chair of the House Democrats' campaign arm.
As the shutdown comes to an end, some conservatives are already pushing back against the bill, including Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC), who called on President Trump to "absolutely" allow the health care funds to expire.
The Senate had approved a similar measure earlier in the week, paving the way for the House's vote. However, the outcome of the final showdown between Democrats and Republicans will depend on whether or not the bill passes in the Senate.
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43-day one is a record! 
like, who thought this was a good idea tho? 
anyway, did u see that 20 million americans could see their health insurance premiums spike next year? 
that's not cool at all. and what's up with the dems and repubs fighting over ACA funding? 
house passed bill by a margin of 222-209, but still some ppl are saying it's not enough... Senate gotta step in now 
️ btw, did u know that gov't shutdowns cost us taxpayers like $1.5 billion each year? 
. And on top of that, there are still people arguing about whether or not the bill is even good for everyday families... like what's up with that? 
It's just so frustrating when it feels like nobody's really working together to get anything done.
And now they're passing a new bill to fix it all up... but some people are still salty about the Affordable Care Act part. Like, what even is going on? 
Anyway, I guess it's good that they're getting some funding sorted out for stuff like food stamps and SNAP. That's definitely important 
. But I'm still wondering why we can't just get along... maybe there's more to the story than what's being reported? 
just great, another record-breaking government shutdown... 43 days is just crazy, like what even is that? 
and btw, who needs that kinda drama in midterms already? 
... i mean i get it, its a tough situation but come on, can we just focus on the fact that our government is finally back open again? 
. I know some people might say the Democrats are being stubborn or something, but come on, 3 years is a pretty big deal 
. Can't we just agree on something that benefits everyone? 
. I'm glad that something got done eventually 
. Like, 20 million people are gonna see their premiums go up? That's just not right 
. I get it, politics is a game and all, but come on! Can't we find some way to make healthcare more affordable for everyone?! 
Anyway, I'm guessing this bill will still get signed into law by Trump, so here we go again 
and yet some reps still voting no... seems like a bit of a backdoor to getting things done 
meanwhile, trump's gotta sign this bill and put his stamp on it 
and let's be real, if republicans didn't break ranks for this one, we might've seen a much more epic showdown 
is it just about scoring some points on the election trail or are we actually making progress for the people? 
. We need to prioritize people over politicians and make some real changes here. This shutdown was just a distraction from what's really important – the state of our healthcare system 
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... but I've got my popcorn ready for the next episode of "Washington Drama" 
. Nevertheless, the bill still faces significant hurdles in the Senate, and I'm skeptical about its chances of passing without some concessions from Democrats or Republicans. Ultimately, this bill marks an end to a 43-day shutdown, but it also signals the start of a long and contentious legislative battle 
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. Don’t get me wrong, I'm all for Democrats doing what they think is best for the people, but can't we just have a calm conversation about our differences instead of all this drama 
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. I mean, 20 million people could see their healthcare premiums go up next year because of it. That's a lot of people who are already struggling to make ends meet.
. We need more than just empty promises, though - we need real action on this one.
. This is like déjà vu all over again... same old politics, different day.
How do you even measure time like that? Time just flies when you're having fun... or in this case, not having fun 
. One thing's for sure, though: I'm going to be keeping an eye on this situation 
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like 20 million americans could see their premiums go up next year that's wild. and now trump has to sign it or else what? 
. I'm still not sure why Congress can't seem to agree on anything, except for making our lives more complicated and expensive