U.S. House Advances Temporary Funding Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown

According to BlockBeats, the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives has cleared the way for a vote on a temporary funding bill later this week, aimed at preventing a partial federal government shutdown within the next two weeks. Lawmakers voted 216 to 210 in favor of a measure that allows the House to debate the temporary bill, which would fund federal agencies until November 21. This extension provides more time for the House and Senate to agree on a comprehensive funding bill for the 2026 fiscal year, which begins on October 1. Republicans aim to pass the temporary funding bill by Friday and send it to the Senate for consideration. The bill requires Senate approval and the signature of U.S. President Donald Trump to become law. The Senate, controlled by Republicans with a 53 to 47 majority, needs 60 votes to pass the measure, known as the "Continuing Resolution" (CR). However, Democrats oppose the bill and are considering alternative proposals.