House passes short-term funding bill to avoid a shutdown before the election - AP News
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a short-term funding bill to prevent a government shutdown before the upcoming election. The measure now heads to President Trump for his signature.
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Avoiding a government shutdown ensures the continuity of federal services and prevents political instability during a critical election cycle.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The House passed a short-term measure Tuesday to fund the federal government into early December, a move designed to avoid a chaotic shutdown as lawmakers campaign for reelection.
Lawmakers needed to act before the fiscal year concludes at the end of September to avoid a funding lapse. They were determined not to bump up against that deadline during the campaign season following this past year’s historic shutdowns.
The House passed the bill by a vote of 370-48. The Senate has already overwhelmingly approved the measure, so it now moves to President Donald Trump’s desk for his signature.
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