All articles tagged with #government funding bill
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CNN
Maine Rep. Jared Golden, the only Democrat to vote with Republicans on a government funding bill, faces a primary challenge from Matthew Dunlap, who criticizes Golden for siding with GOP interests in a highly competitive district, highlighting ongoing party divisions and electoral tensions.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Politico
Senate appropriators are set to approve a government funding bill for the FBI after resolving a dispute over the agency's headquarters relocation, with discussions also ongoing in Congress about cryptocurrency legislation, potential Senate candidate replacements, and other political issues.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by ABC News
The White House criticized Congressional Republicans for including a provision in the government funding bill that restricts the flying of LGBTQ+ Pride flags over U.S. embassies and pledged to repeal it, emphasizing President Biden's commitment to LGBTQ+ equality. While the provision doesn't explicitly ban Pride flags, it limits funds for displaying only certain flags, prompting the administration to continue working with Congress to overturn it. Biden signed the bipartisan bill to avert a government shutdown, and the White House highlighted its success in defeating other policy riders targeting the LGBTQ+ community.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newsweek
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene faced criticism from the conservative Wall Street Journal's editorial board for her motion to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson, with the board likening her and her further-right colleagues to climate change protestors and accusing them of lacking a strategy beyond government shutdown threats. The editorial criticized Greene's move for potentially imperiling military support for U.S. allies and referred to her as "Mayhem Taylor Greene."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
The Senate began late-night voting on a $1.2 trillion government funding bill to avert a partial shutdown, with a deal in place to vote on amendments and final passage. President Joe Biden is expected to sign the bill into law, funding the government through September. The House has already passed the spending bill, and the Senate indicated sufficient support for its passage. The divided Congress narrowly averted multiple shutdowns this session, with the latest bill released Thursday and passed by the House on Friday morning, leaving little time for the Senate to act.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Hill
The $1.2 trillion government funding bill passed Saturday includes a provision that effectively prohibits Pride flags from flying over U.S. embassies by restricting funds for flag displays at State Department buildings. The White House criticized the provision as targeting LGBTQI+ Americans, and the Congressional Equality Caucus characterized it as a restriction on Pride flag displays. Despite the provision, Democrats successfully eliminated over 45 anti-equality riders from the funding bills during negotiations, and LGBTQ rights advocates see it as a limited win. The White House has expressed commitment to working with Congress to repeal the provision.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson after lawmakers approved a $1.2 trillion spending package, which she opposed. Greene accused Johnson of handing over negotiating power to Democrats and breaking a conference rule. The motion, known as a motion to vacate, could lead to a vote to remove Johnson from his position. However, it's uncertain whether House Republicans have the appetite for another attempt to boot the speaker, and some Democrats have indicated they would help rescue Johnson if the lower chamber voted to remove him from power.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNN
GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, signaling a growing revolt from the right within the House Republican Conference due to anger over the government funding bill. The motion, if recognized, must be considered within two legislative days, but Greene stated she wouldn't call it up on Friday. This move represents a significant challenge to Johnson's leadership and reflects escalating inter-party divisions, as he has had to rely on Democratic votes for key legislation, leading to bipartisan compromise that conservative hardliners reject. Greene's colleagues are reportedly trying to dissuade her from bringing the motion, warning of potential chaos and the unintended consequence of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries becoming speaker.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
The US House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion government funding bill with more support from Democrats than Republicans, prompting a threat by hardline conservative Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene to oust Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson. The bill now moves to the Senate, which has a tight deadline to act before parts of the government begin to shut down. The measure includes funding for various government departments and agencies, and its passage is seen as a critical step in ending a prolonged battle over federal spending.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
House conservatives are furious about the government funding bill negotiated by Speaker Mike Johnson, calling it a betrayal of Republican promises to cut spending. Despite their anger, they are not threatening to overthrow Johnson, indicating a shift in mindset as they realize the challenges of bending Congress to their will. Some members blame Johnson for not standing up to the Senate, while others acknowledge the difficulty of the situation. Democrats are pleased to see Johnson side with the majority of his conference on funding the government, but they urge him to do the same on aid for Ukraine.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo! Voices
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow expressed her dismay and sarcasm towards House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) securing a government funding bill with the help of Democrats, highlighting the GOP's lack of interest in governing and their allegiance to former President Donald Trump. Maddow emphasized the importance of defending democracy through democratic means, treating fellow Americans with respect, combating conspiracy theories, and ensuring the truth is known to the public. She stressed the need for a strong commitment to democracy in the face of current challenges.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by HuffPost
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow expressed her frustration and disbelief at House Speaker Mike Johnson's reliance on Democrats to secure a government funding bill, highlighting the GOP's lack of interest in governing and their allegiance to former President Donald Trump. Maddow emphasized the importance of defending democracy through democratic means, treating fellow Americans with respect, combating conspiracy theories, and ensuring the truth is known to the public. She urged people to participate in the democratic process and not be intimidated by those who use violence.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow expressed her dismay and sarcasm towards House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) securing a government funding bill with the help of Democrats, highlighting the GOP's lack of interest in governing and their allegiance to former President Donald Trump. Maddow emphasized the importance of defending democracy through democratic means, treating fellow Americans with respect, combating conspiracy theories, and ensuring the truth is known to the public. She stressed the need for a strong commitment to democracy in the face of current challenges.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by New York Post
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended Rep. Jamaal Bowman's decision to pull a fire alarm on Capitol Hill, claiming he did so out of panic to open a door as Democrats were trying to stall a vote on the government funding bill. Ocasio-Cortez criticized Republicans for demanding Bowman's expulsion while protecting Rep. George Santos, who has been indicted. Bowman apologized for the incident and explained that he thought pulling the alarm would open the door. However, images show that the alarm was clearly marked with the word "FIRE" and had signs explaining how to open the emergency door. Ocasio-Cortez also expressed her intention to support a motion to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
New York Rep. Jamaal Bowman accidentally pulled a fire alarm in the Cannon House Office Building while trying to open a closed door to get to a vote on a government funding bill. Bowman's office stated it was an accident, but Republicans are circulating a resolution to censure him over the incident. Bowman dismissed the GOP response, saying, "This is what they do."