House Passes GOP Funding Bill Hours Before Deadline; Measure Moves to Senate

Dec 20, 2024, 11:02 PM

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a GOP-led stopgap funding bill aimed at averting a partial government shutdown, with hours remaining before the deadline. The bill, which passed with a two-thirds majority, now moves to the Senate for approval. The measure has the support of President Biden and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.