House passes bill to avert government shutdown

The House has passed a short-term funding bill extending funding deadlines until March 8 and March 22, averting a government shutdown that would have started this weekend. The bill now heads to the Senate.

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[erik]

Woah they did the bare minimum that their job requires 🤦🏻‍♂️

[Buckzoo]

This is ridiculous. A quarter of the year is almost gone and the Congress still can’t pass the budget bill. The Congress should be dismissed for not able to do its job.

[richardchandler]

This is ridiculous. Why repaying these guys $200, 000 a year plus a gas credit card plus medical insurance and they can’t pass a simple bill or take care of Ukraine or any of our other obligations.

[adonisduque]

Another extension but wont vslance the budget? They whould give billionaires and corporations more tax cuts then call it trickle down theory... and allow corporations to increase prices of their goods so they xan make 4300% profit with no wage increases.

[oldreprobate]

Of course they did. It's been one more instance of republican obstruction of the publics business.

[marcusknights]

So maga mike head is on chopping block 😅😅😅😅

[terid]

It's amazing they did part of their job...if the government shuts down Congress shouldn't get a paycheck until the government is back running.

[twilightzone-ex-hostage]

Vote for dems, give them a heavy majority and they will get stuff done! As shown, they are fully willing to work with serious GOP members, so there is everything to gain and nothing but pride and ego to lose

[tylergodefroy]

so are trumps b's going to get rid of the speaker?

[geezzzwdf]

Will someone write a law that prevents this game playing with the nations funding. add in the consiquences that will prevent all thise choosing to play games will be made to forfeit their pay and allounces . as a reminder not to play games with any part of our government.

[dwayne-kp]

Another CR from the crappy do nothing republicans?

[iambobby]

When you keep paying one credit card with another...

[lindam]

Seriously, what is wrong with the GOP? They are so inept.

[drewm]

Vote the incompetent and treasonous GOP politicians OUT of the House for good.

[kimcissell]

Where is the BALANCED budget that was due Sept 2023 ?? 😮😢. Economic collapse countdown. 😮😢

[discoblair]

Both the House and Senate should not be paid if there is a shutdown. If Republican sleaze was not paid, they'd pass the bill in a flash.

[shop]

Breaking news is the Government has no clue how to do its own job .

[Ohhappyday]

I'm surprised trump didn't step in and tell them to shut it down.

[arttenoyan]

That's good my SSS check will arrive on time until next month. Just do your jobs you spineless congressmen. That's all I ask " do your job!!".

[debbieroll]

Yeah sweet i can eat and live another month on my s.s.