House Passes Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown

The Republican-led U.S. House passed a bill on Tuesday by 217-213 to prevent a government shutdown by extending funding through September 30. The legislation must still pass the Senate to ensure government agencies remain operational beyond the Friday midnight deadline.

In a critical move to prevent a government shutdown, the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives voted on Tuesday to pass legislation by a narrow margin of 217-213.

The bill aims to extend current government funding levels through September 30, providing a temporary solution to the pressing fiscal crisis.

The measure now moves to the Senate, where its passage is crucial to ensure that government agencies can continue their operations past the imminent deadline of Friday midnight.