The House on Tuesday passed a funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown later this month, sending the measure to the Senate.
The House passed a temporary government funding bill that would prevent a shutdown later this month.The bill would extend funding through March 11, and could give lawmakers enough time to craft a long-term spending plan.Susan Walsh | Reuters
Congress faces a Feb. 18 deadline to avoid a lapse in federal funding. The bill approved by the House would keep the government running at current levels through March 11.Earlier Tuesday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said he plans to vote on the spending plan "quickly and in time for the Feb. 18 deadline."
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