House Speaker Mike Johnson Praises Passage Of Stopgap Spending Bill

U.S. House of Representatives elect Mike Johnson Speaker of the House at the U.S. Capitol in Washington

House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed optimism for the future as Republicans prepare to take control of both chambers of Congress in January. The passage of a stopgap spending bill on Friday marked a significant step in government funding.

The bill approved by the House will extend funding until March and includes provisions for disaster relief and farming. It now awaits consideration in the Senate.