A narrowly divided Congress has approved a temporary funding bill to prevent a government shutdown ahead of the midterm elections, sending the measure to the president for approval. The short-term extension, set to last until December, passed the House with bipartisan support despite opposition from a minority of lawmakers in both parties. The Senate is expected to follow suit, though disagreements over spending priorities could still complicate the process. With time running short, the vote reflects lawmakers’ urgency to avoid a politically disruptive shutdown before voters head to the polls.
The House on Tuesday voted to send a short-term extension of government funding to President Trump’s desk, avoiding a politically risky shutdown before the midterm elections. The continuing resolution (CR), which funds the government through Dec. 11, passed the House on a 370-48 vote, with 19 Republicans and 29 Democrats voting in opposition. The Senate...
