CNN reports:
The bill required two-thirds of the majority to pass. It failed because of opposition from conservative Republicans and almost all House Democrats. Republicans can try again to pass the bill through a simple majority, but that would also be tough and likely to fail.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told House Democrats in a closed-door meeting that he will not vote for the deal negotiated exclusively among Republicans.
The GOP measure includes a three-month extension of government funding, a two-year suspension of the debt limit into January 2027, as well as roughly $110 billion for disaster relief, along with other provisions.
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33 Republicans have voted NAY on the Trump endorsed CR.
Just two Democrats have voted YAY:
Reps. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Kathy Castor.
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