The House voted 335-91 to approve legislation that would continue funding the federal government through March 18, and would prevent a shutdown in the short-term. But for the shutdown to be totally prevented this week, the Senate would have to approve this legislation before March 5.
Six House Republicans voted against the measure:
Rep. Amash – Michigan
Rep. Bachmann – Minnesotta
Rep. Gohmert – Texas
Rep. Jones – North Carolina
Rep. King – Iowa
Rep. Paul – Texas
Also voting against the measure was Nancy Pelosi.
The measure that was passed to fund the government through March 18 cut $4 billion in spending. These cuts were already supported by Obama.
The Senate now has 48 hours to approve to avoid the federal government “shutting down in name only.”
