The House has passed a seven-week stopgap funding bill, putting Congress on a path to avert a government shutdown Oct. 1, when current funding is set to expire. That is, if the Senate can pass the measure, too.
The 217-212 vote went almost along party lines — a victory for Speaker Mike Johnson, who could only afford to lose two votes if all Democrats stuck together in opposition. GOP Reps. Thomas Massie of Kentucky and Victoria Spartz of Indiana voted “no,” while Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) voted “yes” in the only party defections.
The short-term patch spearheaded by Republicans is aimed at buying lawmakers more time to negotiate new funding…
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