House Republicans successfully passed the continuing resolution to fund the government just days before a looming shutdown, largely thanks to President Donald Trump and one surprising Democrat vote. The House passed the CR,

House Republicans are hoping to vote Tuesday on a stopgap bill aimed at funding the federal government through September 30 and preventing a shutdown after Friday.

House Republicans over the weekend rolled out a short-term government funding plan, kicking off a crucial stretch for GOP leadership to lock down support ahead of Friday’s shutdown deadline.