November 15, 2023
The US House passes a spending bill to avert a government shutdown
WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a temporary spending bill that would avert a government shutdown, with broad support from lawmakers in both parties. The legislation, which would extend state funding through mid-January, now heads to the Senate, where Democratic and Republican leaders have expressed support. To avoid a shutdown, the Republican-controlled Senate and House must pass legislation that President Joe Biden can sign into law before current funding for federal agencies expires at midnight Friday. The 336-95 vote was a victory for House Speaker Mike Johnson, who faced opposition from some of his Republican colleagues, in
