Now, he faces the prospect of governing over a Republican House caucus where his authority is weaker than ever before.
Dozens of Republicans opposed the measure but were unable to clear the 1/3 margin necessary to defeat the resolution under suspended House rules.
Conservatives in his caucus were fuming openly to reporters while their Democratic colleagues celebrated during the vote.
The measure must be passed by the Senate before it is signed into law by the president and officially halts the prospect of a shutdown.
Jim McGovern, a Democrat from Massachusetts, offered a simple commentary as he left the floor following the vote: “We won.”.
Don Beyer, a northern Virginia Democrat whose district is home to many federal workers, was also plain in his assessment.
Republicans now have 45 days to pass longer-term budget measures to operate the government for the 2024 year. »
