House Approves Short-Term Funding Bill to Prevent Shutdown

The House passed a bill to fund the government for 45 days, averting a government shutdown that was set to go into effect. The bill won support from more Democrats than Republicans, as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy relied on Democratic votes due to opposition from his hard-right flank. The bill will now go to the Senate for a vote. It does not include funding for Ukraine but does include spending for disaster relief. If no deal is reached, federal workers face furloughs, military troops will work without pay, and programs and services will face disruptions. McCarthy's earlier plan for steep spending cuts was rejected.