The House of Representatives approved legislation to fund government programs through December 20, postponing deeper debates on spending until after the election and avoiding a shutdown.
This bipartisan spending bill, with a vote of 341-82, allows for continued funding across most programs and includes a significant increase for the U.S. Secret Service.
House Speaker Mike Johnson faced criticism from far-right colleagues but emphasized the need to keep government running in light of potential voter backlash over a shutdown.
Divisions within the GOP highlight ongoing tensions between hardline Republicans pushing for deep cuts and those in competitive districts advocating for stable governance ahead of elections.
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