Jamaal Bowman says it was a mistake and that he was rushing to get to votes and was trying to get through a door that is usually open but was closed due to it being a weekend
Democrats back Republican measure to keep federal funding for 45 days, but freeze on Ukraine aid placed to appease GOP; Senate still needs to pass package, which it'll likely do
Rightwing Republicans scupper temporary budget deal; shut down will see national parks closed, air traffic controllers asked to work without pay and endanger US support for Ukraine
Passage buys lawmakers time to craft measures to fund federal agencies, programs; If cap not raised by Oct. 18, the US probably will face financial crisis, treasury head warns
Thursday vote kicks off critical days for Biden administration, with his party divided between centrists and leftists, GOP opposing any measures that enable massive spending bills
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