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House Speaker Johnson: Republicans Reach Spending Deal to Prevent Shutdown; Vote Today Requires Two-Thirds Majority

Dec 20, 2024, 07:27 PM

US House Speaker Mike Johnson announced that Republicans have reached a unanimous agreement within the Republican conference to move forward on a spending deal, averting a government shutdown. Johnson stated, "We will not have a government shutdown," emphasizing that a vote on government funding will be held today and will require a two-thirds majority. He highlighted that specific details of the deal were not being disclosed yet. The agreement aims to meet obligations for farmers, disaster victims across the country, military personnel, and essential services. The spending measure will proceed without provisions on the debt limit and involves a vote on the bill that failed previously.