On March 11, in a 217-213 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1968, a continuing resolution to keep the government funded at current levels through the end of fiscal year 2025. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., was the lone Republican to vote against the measure, while Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, was the only Democrat to vote in favor.

Passage of the CR is a major win for Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and House Republicans, who navigated a slim GOP majority to get the bill across the finish line in the House as the March 14 government funding deadline rapidly approaches. Ahead of the vote, President Donald Trump called on House Republicans to “remain united” with “no dissent,” and went as far as making personal phone calls to reluctant members.

The measure now faces its final test in the GOP-controlled U.S. Senate, where it needs to reach the 60-vote threshold to overcome the Senate filibuster. “It’s going to be up to Chuck Schumer and the Senate Democrats to do the right thing,” Johnson said ahead of the vote. With Republicans holding a 53-47 majority, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., must poach at least seven Democrats, assuming all of his Republican colleagues vote for the measure. The chamber will need to move quickly in order to get the bill to President Trump’s desk and avoid a funding lapse on Saturday.