In a striking move on Thursday, the House of Representatives voted 174 to 235 against the American Relief Act of 2024, a bill championed by former President Donald Trump. Trump had earlier urged lawmakers to support the measure, saying it would “keep the Government open, fund our Great Farmers and others, and provide relief for those severely impacted by the devastating hurricanes.” However, the proposal failed to secure the necessary backing, leaving the prospect of a government shutdown looming large as the Friday night deadline approaches.
Conservatives Reject “America Last” Funding Plans
The legislation faced an uphill battle from the start, as a previous 1,547-page continuing resolution was overwhelmingly criticized by conservative lawmakers and grassroots movements. Speaker Mike Johnson, who negotiated the initial resolution, was accused of promoting an “America Last” agenda, prompting backlash from the MAGA base.
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Amidst mounting opposition, a planned vote on the earlier bill, which sought to fund the government through March, was postponed. Former President Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance voiced their disapproval, describing the resolution as a wasteful package that offered “nothing for the American people.” Both leaders advocated for a new, temporary funding measure “WITHOUT DEMOCRAT GIVEAWAYS.”
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