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The House passed a straightforward interim funding bill on Saturday to prevent a government shutdown. This move came just hours before the funding deadline at midnight.

This bill proposes to maintain the current government funding for the next 45 days. Additionally, it allocates $16 billion for disaster relief, aligning with the amount requested by the White House. However, the bill excludes any assistance for Ukraine and doesn’t address changes in border policy.

With a significant majority, the bill was approved with a 335-91 vote. This came shortly after the bill was introduced by Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.). The vote saw opposition from one Democrat and 90 Republicans.

This approach by McCarthy indicates a noticeable change in his stance on government funding. This could potentially jeopardize his position as Speaker, especially with increasing conservative opposition.

Concurrently, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) stated that Senate Republicans would not support the Senate’s bipartisan continuing resolution (CR), opting instead for the House’s proposal.

This House proposal aims to fund the government until Nov. 17. It includes provisions for $5.99 billion in disaster relief and an additional $6.15 billion for aid to Ukraine.

Earlier in the week, McCarthy had informed his party members that he wouldn’t present the Senate’s proposal for a vote. This decision came after several conservatives expressed reservations about the Ukraine aid and the absence of border security measures. The topic of support for Ukraine has become increasingly contentious within the House GOP.

McCarthy’s decision to present a straightforward interim funding bill is a departure from his earlier stance. He had been urging his party to rally behind a GOP-drafted interim bill that emphasized border security. This strategy was intended to provide the Republicans with a stronger negotiating position against Senate Democrats and the White House. He had previously dismissed the idea of collaborating with Democrats to prevent a shutdown, emphasizing the need for border security in any funding proposal.

However, after 21 conservatives rejected the GOP’s interim bill on Friday, McCarthy had limited choices to prevent a shutdown before the deadline. Following the unsuccessful vote, he introduced a straightforward interim bill without provisions for Ukraine on Saturday.

Saturday’s decision might prevent a shutdown, but it also places McCarthy at risk of losing his leadership position. Several staunch Republicans had previously warned McCarthy against collaborating with Democrats on government funding.