WATCH LIVE: House returns after August recess to tackle stopgap spending bill and more
Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives returned to work after a five-week break to consider a short-term spending bill to keep the government running until early December. They are also expected to vote on a resolution criticizing socialism and discuss a Senate bill that targets Russia with sanctions and trade tariffs.Key Facts
- The House convened at 12 p.m. EDT after the August recess.
- The first priority is a stopgap spending bill to prevent a government shutdown before the November midterm elections.
- Republicans plan to vote on a resolution condemning socialism to connect the Democratic Party with democratic socialist candidates.
- A Senate bill under consideration would impose sanctions on parts of the Russian economy.
- The same bill would allow President Trump to set high tariffs on countries that buy most of Russia’s oil and gas.
- The sanctions aim to reduce Russian President Vladimir Putin’s income used for the war in Ukraine.
- House votes are expected to reflect messaging strategies ahead of the November elections.
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