US House passes funding bill to avert government shutdown ahead of midterms
Summary
The US House of Representatives passed a temporary funding bill to keep the government running until December 11. The bill passed both the House and Senate and now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature to prevent a government shutdown before the midterm elections.Key Facts
- The House approved the funding bill by a vote of 370 to 48.
- The Senate had already passed the bill on August 8.
- The bill keeps federal funding until December 11, extending government operations.
- Without this measure, government funding would have expired on October 1.
- The bill gives Congress more time to complete the full budget for the 2027 fiscal year.
- Recent budget disputes have caused three government shutdowns totaling 161 days during President Trump’s term.
- The midterm elections on November 3 will decide which party controls Congress, affecting future budget talks.
- The US national debt recently passed $40 trillion, highlighting ongoing fiscal challenges.
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