The measure now heads to President Joe Biden's desk.
The final vote tally was 77-13. The measure now heads to the president's desk.will now return next week to finish working on the first tranche of six funding bills that are due by March 8.President Joe Biden said the passage of a short-term funding bill – while good for Americans – "is a short-term fix—not a long-term solution."
"During my meeting with Congressional Leaders this week, we all agreed on the vital importance of supporting Ukraine. That understanding must now be backed with action," Biden said in a written statement Thursday night. "In addition to arming Ukraine as they defend against Russian attacks every single day, this bill will help ensure that Israel can defend itself against Hamas and other threats.
The measure, brought up under "suspension of the rules," required a two-third majority vote to pass -- which meant Johnson needed Democrats' votes to pass it. Similar actions by Johnson's predecessor, Kevin McCarthy put him in hot water and contributed to his ouster last year.
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