House Passes 'Clean' Stopgap Funding Bill, Averting Government Shutdown

The House of Representatives has passed a short-term spending bill in an effort to avoid a government shutdown, with the bill now heading to the Senate for approval. The funding patch will last for 45 days past the end of the fiscal year and includes $16 billion for U.S. disaster relief aid. House lawmakers from both parties applauded the rare moment of bipartisanship after the bill passed. However, it remains uncertain if Democrats will support the bill, as they may hold out for the Senate's proposal, which includes funding for Ukraine aid.