House Republicans approved a clawback package Thursday that will cut $9 billion in previously approved federal outlays for foreign aid, NPR and PBS.
The so-called rescissions bill passed 216-213, with GOP Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick of Pennsylvania and Mike Turner of Ohio joining all present Democrats in voting no.
The House faced a Friday deadline to pass the measure, which the White House transmitted to Congress in June in an effort to codify cuts to wasteful spending identified by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
The Senate passed the bill early Thursday morning, with Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) joining all 46 present Democrats in opposition.
House Republicans approved a clawback package on Thursday, passing the so-called rescissions bill 216-213. AFP via Getty Images The package will cut $9 billion in previously approved federal outlays for foreign aid, NPR and PBS. AFP via Getty Images