The bipartisan effort saw all House Democrats voting in favor, alongside a portion of Republicans, while 82 GOP members opposed it.

Speaker Mike Johnson previously attempted to link government funding to the SAVE Act, a proposal requiring proof of citizenship to vote. However, the initiative faltered due to Democratic opposition and internal Republican dissent.

Johnson acknowledged the challenges within his party but expressed confidence, emphasizing that election security remains a shared concern with former President Donald Trump despite differing approaches.

While Republicans grapple with internal divisions, House Democrats highlighted their role in preventing multiple shutdowns during this Congress. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries underscored this, asking if anyone could point to a single action by extreme Republicans that has tangibly improved Americans’ lives.

Democratic leaders and the Biden administration welcomed the clean funding bill, free from contentious add-ons. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer vowed swift passage in the Senate and praised the bipartisan effort.

The measure also provides additional funding for FEMA and the U.S. Secret Service, and government services will continue uninterrupted. This will buy Congress more time to finalize long-term appropriations before the year ends.