Following a week of intense negotiations and near-misses, the House of Representatives successfully passed a revised spending bill on Friday, preventing a government shutdown. This new legislation comes after an initial bill, backed by President-elect Trump, failed to gain traction in the House on Thursday.

The earlier bill included a two-year suspension of the debt limit, a provision that ultimately led to its downfall. This controversial element faced strong opposition from both Democrats and fiscal conservatives within the Republican party. The revised bill omits the debt limit extension.

Key provisions from the initial bill, such as $10 billion in agricultural aid and $100 billion in disaster relief, were retained in the newly approved legislation. These measures were deemed crucial by numerous lawmakers, ensuring support for the revised version.

Before the vote, House Speaker Mike Johnson assured reporters that a government shutdown would be avoided and that essential obligations, including aid to farmers, disaster relief, and federal paychecks, would be met. The bill passed with a comfortable margin of 366-34.

The legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration. The successful passage in the House marks a significant step towards stabilizing government funding and addressing critical needs.