House votes to extend government funding, aiming to avoid an election year shutdown
• The House of Representatives voted to pass a stopgap funding measure intended to prevent a government shutdown during an election year. • This move aims to avoid the third potential shutdown since last September, though Speaker Mike Johnson criticized those attempting to use the process for political leverage. • The bill now moves to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain future and will require Democratic support to reach the necessary 60-vote threshold for passage.
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