House Republicans Reject Funding Bill, Risking Government Shutdown

The House of Representatives failed to pass a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown, with 21 Republican members of Congress voting against the bill. The bill, if agreed upon by the Senate, would have given lawmakers more time to gather support for 12 individual spending bills. Funding for the government expires at midnight on Sunday, and without a deal, all federal functions considered "nonessential" will be temporarily placed on hold. The 21 GOP members who voted against the bill include Rep. Andy Biggs, Rep. Lauren Boebert, Rep. Matt Gaetz, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, and Rep. Nancy Mace.