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House Narrowly Passes Stopgap Spending Bill, but Shutdown Fight Looms
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- House Republicans passed a stopgap spending bill on Tuesday to maintain government funding through early December, aiming to avoid a shutdown ahead of the midterm elections.
- The measure passed 220-205, mostly along party lines, with six Democrats joining Republicans in support and one Republican opposing it.
- The bill's future in the Senate is uncertain, as Senate GOP leader John Thune expressed doubt about quick action and indicated a vote might be delayed until September.
- Speaker Mike Johnson criticized Democrats for opposing the bill, framing it as a clean continuing resolution and an opportunity to prevent a government shutdown.
- The House GOP's early move is unusual, as such stopgap measures are typically advanced just before funding deadlines.
