WASHINGTON — The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to prevent a government shutdown after new Republican Speaker Mike Johnson was forced to reach across the aisle to Democrats when hard-right conservatives revolted against his plan.
Johnson's proposal to temporarily fund the government into the new year passed on a bipartisan 336-95 tally, but 93 Republicans voted against it including two GOP members of the Missouri delegation Rep. Mark Alford and Rep. Eric Burlison. The other six members of the Missouri delegation voted for the bill.
Kansas First District Congressman Tracey Man and Fourth District Representative Ron Estes voted against the bill. Kansas GOP Rep. Jake LaTurner and Democrat Sharice Davids voted for the bill.
The House Freedom Caucus also opposed the bill because it lacked the necessary spending cuts.
H.R. 6363, the Furthering Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act now goes to the U.S. Senate where it is expected to pass.