The House of Representatives failed to pass the new GOP proposal aimed at averting a government shutdown, as top Democrats opposed the plan, intensifying the threat of a shutdown. The vote resulted in 174 in favor and 235 against, with 38 Republicans voting against the proposal and two Democrats voting in favor.
Democrats expressed frustration and anger following President Donald Trump's rejection of a bipartisan deal, leading Republicans to scramble for an alternative plan to meet the president-elect's last-minute spending demands. Trump's unexpected stance on Wednesday disrupted the government funding efforts, as he insisted that lawmakers address the impending debt limit issue, a complex matter that typically requires extensive negotiations on Capitol Hill.
The GOP proposal included a three-month extension of government funding, a two-year suspension of the debt limit until January 2027, and approximately $110 billion allocated for disaster relief, among other provisions. House Republicans attempted to pass the new proposal through a maneuver that necessitated a two-thirds majority for approval. With the failed vote, Republicans may consider another attempt to pass the bill with a simple majority, although the prospects of success remain challenging and uncertain.
