U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) expressed confidence on Thursday that he has secured the necessary votes to pass a stopgap funding bill, aimed at preventing a partial government shutdown. The bill, known as a continuing resolution (CR), is scheduled for a House vote on Friday. If approved, it will proceed to the Senate for further consideration before reaching Republican President Donald Trump for final approval. Johnson emphasized the importance of keeping the government operational during an interview on Fox News’ ‘Special Report with Bret Baier,’ stating, ‘We’ll do the right thing: keep the government open.’ The move comes as Congress faces a tight deadline to reach a funding agreement, with just two weeks remaining to avert a shutdown. The ongoing negotiations highlight the challenges of bipartisan cooperation in a politically divided landscape.
US House Speaker tells Fox News he believes he has votes to pass funding bill
