U.S. House passes continuing resolution to avert government shutdown

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution with a 370-48 vote to prevent a government shutdown. The measure, which previously passed the Senate, will fund the government through December 11, extending past the start of the new fiscal year in October.

The bill now moves to President Donald Trump for signature. While the vote secured funding ahead of the midterm elections, internal friction remains. Nineteen Republicans voted against the resolution due to concerns regarding non-budgetary provisions attached by the Senate. One such provision temporarily prevents the White House from implementing an Office of Management and Budget rule that would grant political appointees more authority over discretionary grants.

Additionally, five Republicans, including Chip Roy of Texas and Andy Harris of Maryland, voted against a procedural rule that would have allowed House leadership to place further measures on the agenda, effectively blocking most legislative activity in the plenum for the week.