Congress avoids a shutdown but leaves 'a big mess' for Trump and Republicans in 2025

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On Friday 170 House Republicans joined Democrats to approve an emergency funding bill just hours before a partial government shutdown was due to go into effect, despite President-elect Donald Trump's threat to oust any rebels.
Newsweek
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The Democratic-controlled Senate approved the bill 85-11, just 38 minutes after funding expired at midnight.
Asianet Newsable
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With an overwhelming 366-34 vote, the House on Friday night approved the last-minute plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson that would keep federal operations and disaster aid temporarily funded.
Deutsche Welle
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In Congress’ last action of the year, the Senate passed a funding patch early Saturday with more than $110 billion in disaster aid, averting a government shutdown and closing out the 118th Congress.
Politico

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