US House passes GOP funding bill to avert government shutdown
Live MintThe House of Representatives has successfully passed a bill to prevent a government shutdown before the holiday season, securing broad bipartisan support with a vote of 336 to 95, Fox News reported. To avert a government shutdown during the pre-holiday period, the House initially extended government funding for fiscal year 2023 until November 17, providing additional time for Congress to pass individual appropriations bills. While Democrats initially had concerns about Johnson's decision to split up funding deadlines, the majority ultimately expressed relief at not having to vote for a CR that falls below fiscal 2023 funding levels, Fox News reported. Meanwhile, a White House official said Tuesday that President Joe Biden is prepared to sign the House-approved government funding bill if it is passed by the Senate.