JUST IN: House Passes Trump-Backed CR Bill – Massie is Lone Republican Holdout
The House of Representatives has passed the Trump-backed Continuing Resolution, which is expected to help extend President Trump’s tax cuts.
Thomas Massie was the lone Republican vote, previously calling the CR a “UNIPARTY deal.” He added, “It doesn’t fund the wall. It does fund USAID. The democrats depart for a retreat on Wednesday, so they’ve already agreed to provide enough votes to pass the CR.”
Rep. Jared Golden (D-ME) joined Republicans in voting for the CR.
Eric Burlison (R-MO) was another Republican critic of the bill who ended up voting in favor. “I would never support this language, but I do trust Donald Trump,” he said.
The bill passed 217-213, and Republicans broke into cheers.
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The House will now recess until March 24.
House Republicans championed the bill’s passage on X, saying,
House Republicans voted today to keep the government open.
Democrats were unified in shutting down the government.
There is a stark contrast.
House Republicans voted today to keep the government open.
Democrats were unified in shutting down the government.
There is a stark contrast. pic.twitter.com/MgdNy4LBUD
— House Republicans (@HouseGOP) March 11, 2025
In a move many supporters disagree with, President Trump has declared war on Thomas Massie, a fiscal conservative, because of his plans to vote no on the bill.
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