US House passes spending bill to avert government shutdown

The US House of Representatives has passed a temporary spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. The bill, which would extend government funding until mid-January, now awaits approval from the Senate. The legislation has received support from both Democratic and Republican leaders. The bill would provide more time for lawmakers to work on detailed spending bills. Some Republicans have expressed frustration that the bill does not include spending cuts and border-security measures.

Nov 15, 2023 - 08:30
US House passes spending bill to avert government shutdown
The US House of Representatives has passed a temporary spending bill to avoid a government shutdown. The bill, which would extend government funding until mid-January, now awaits approval from the Senate. The legislation has received support from both Democratic and Republican leaders. The bill would provide more time for lawmakers to work on detailed spending bills. Some Republicans have expressed frustration that the bill does not include spending cuts and border-security measures.