Amid massive Republican disaffection, the House passed a budget bill Friday night to keep the government running.
The vote on passing House Speaker Mike Johnson’s third attempt at a bill to fund the government through March 14 was 366 to 34, according to The New York Times.
All 34 votes in opposition were from Republicans, the Times reported.
Every Democrat voted for the bill with the exception of Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas, who voted present.
In order to pass the bill without the usual House rules, a two-thirds majority was required. the bill now goes on to its expected approval in the Senate and the approval of President Joe Biden.
Earlier, Johnson was upbeat about the prospects for passage, according to ABC.
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