House Passes Bill to Avert Shutdown Until March 14, Sends to Senate

Dec 20, 2024, 11:07 PM

Hours before the midnight deadline, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a stopgap funding bill to avert a government shutdown. The bill, supported by President Biden and Senate Majority Leader Schumer, was approved in a bipartisan vote of 366-34-1, with all 34 no votes from Republicans. The legislation extends government funding through March 14 and now moves to the Senate for consideration.