Arjun Singh

The victory is important for Gov. Josh Shapiro, who will maintain key support in the Legislature before he runs for reelection in 2026.

In state House District 35, covering Allegheny County, both Democrats and Republicans complained about DOGE-driven government cuts and tariffs.

Machines to copy signatures have been used by presidents since Jefferson. In 2005, the government held that presidents may use them to sign official documents.

The stopgap funding bill now heads to the president’s desk for signature. Earlier on Friday, 10 Democrats joined Republicans to advance the measure.

The minority leader’s support all but guarantees that the stopgap funding bill will be able to pass the Senate.

Congress has until March 14 to avert a shutdown.

The measure now heads to the Senate where it’s unclear if the bill has 60 votes to overcome a procedural hurdle.

Trump has called for Republicans to pass the legislation.

Democrats in Congress want assurances that the Trump administration cannot withhold funds.

The deadline to pass permanent spending bills, or a continuing resolution, is March 14. For months, Congress has been undecided on what to do.