Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a temporary spending bill to keep the government funded until November 21, preventing a shutdown that would have started on October 1. The bill passed with a narrow vote, with some Republicans and a Democrat supporting it, while others opposed it, leading to ongoing disagreements in the Senate.
Key Facts
- The House passed a short-term spending bill on Friday.
- The bill aims to fund the government through November 21.
- The vote was close, with 217 in favor and 212 against.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson secured enough Republican support to pass the bill.
- Republicans Victoria Spartz and Thomas Massie voted against the bill.
- Democrat Jared Golden voted in favor of the bill.
- Democratic leaders rejected the bill, aiming to negotiate additional priorities.
- There is still a high chance of a government shutdown as disagreements continue in the Senate.
