said National Security Council spokesman John Kirby.

But dissent from within his own party over its lack of spending cuts or funding for border security required Johnson to rely on Democratic votes to get it over the finish line.and ended up in the same situation as McCarthy needing Democratic votes to pass a bill that did not include spending cuts demanded by conservatives.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries originally called the two-step plan a nonstarter.agriculture and energy until Jan.House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled the measure less than a week before funding from a short-term bill passed in September was set to expire.

Washington The Senate is expected to vote on a stopgap funding bill on Wednesday that would punt a spending fight until early next year.All but two Democrats voted to pass the measure.

The House has passed seven bills.

Funding for eight other appropriations bills.I want to keep going to help my family and other families.

including time and intensity; the practices expense.primary care is a logical extension of her interest in helping children and immigrants.

Under the Medicare payment system.It also triggered a tussle that highlights ongoing tension in Medicare physician payment rules.