Stopgap Funding Measure Passes the House

Lawmakers in the House voted to advance a short-term spending bill Thursday night, a critical next step in keeping the government up and running before funds run out at midnight on Friday.

The continuing resolution would extend spending levels through February 16, and would delay several Obamacare taxes.

It would also fully fund the Children’s Health Insurance Program, which has gone without funding since it expired on September 30, for six years.

The vote was 230-197. Of the 230 affirmative votes, 224 were Republicans, and six were Democrats. Eleven Republicans voted against the CR.

House Speaker Paul Ryan negotiated until the last minute with members of his conference to rally enough votes for passage.