WATCH LIVE: House passes short-term spending bill, staving off another fund fight during midterms
Summary
The House of Representatives passed a short-term bill to fund the federal government until early December, avoiding a government shutdown during the election season. The Senate already approved the bill, and it now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature.Key Facts
- The House passed the funding bill with a vote of 370-48.
- The bill prevents a government shutdown before the fiscal year ends in September.
- The measure funds the government at current spending levels through December 11.
- The bill includes changes such as limiting the Department of Homeland Security's ability to transfer funds to the Border Patrol.
- It delays a proposed rule allowing political appointees to block federal grants on political grounds.
- Democrats and Republicans continue to disagree on longer-term funding, especially military vs. domestic spending.
- Lawmakers want to avoid shutdowns like the ones that happened last year, which caused major disruptions.
- The bill provides more time to negotiate a full-year government budget.
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