House moves to punt government funding fight past midterms
Summary
The House of Representatives approved a short-term government funding extension until December 4 to avoid a funding fight during the November midterm elections. The bill now moves to the Senate for approval, aiming to prevent a government shutdown before the end of the fiscal year on September 30.Key Facts
- The House passed a continuing resolution (CR) with a vote of 220 to 205.
- The CR extends current government funding levels without adding new conditions.
- The House plans to leave for a five-week recess shortly after passing the CR.
- The Senate is expected to consider the bill before its August recess.
- Government funding expires on September 30, risking a shutdown if no deal is reached.
- The CR does not include a provision to block funding for Border Patrol, which some Democrats oppose.
- House Republicans say the CR avoids shutdown risks and keeps the process simple.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune mentioned the possibility of using the House’s budget resolution to fund the government through November via a reconciliation process.
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