Watchman’s Alert: On March 22, the House successfully passed a bill worth $1.2 trillion, effectively preventing a government shutdown as the deadline approached. The vote count stood at 286-134, with 112 Republicans and 23 Democrats opposing the bill. This crucial legislation was passed just in time, as the deadline to avoid a partial government shutdown was set for midnight on March 23. The bill, which was unveiled yesterday, underwent an expedited process that necessitated a two-thirds majority for its passage. Notably, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) waived the House rule that typically grants members 72 hours to review legislation before voting on it. In a separate development, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga) has taken action by filing a Motion to Vacate the Chair, expressing her dissatisfaction with Speaker Mike Johnson. She believes that he should be removed from his position. House […]