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The Texas Tribune
The Texas Tribune
National
Matthew Choi

4 Texas Republicans join ultraconservatives to sink GOP attempt to keep federal government open

A general view of the U.S. Capitol, September 25, 2023 in Washington D.C..
The U.S. House voted down a measure Friday that was intended to keep the federal government open for another 30 days after the next fiscal year begins Sunday. (Credit: REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst)

WASHINGTON — Four Texas Republicans voted against legislation Friday to keep the government funded, joining a group of far-right representatives to sink House Republicans’ long-shot attempt to prevent a federal government shutdown this weekend.

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