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House Republicans pass government funding bill ahead of Friday shutdown deadline

The House of Representatives voted 217-213 to pass a continuing resolution funding the government until September 30, 2025, avoiding a shutdown.
The bill provides $892.5 billion for the Department of Defense, which includes new spending for defense and veterans' healthcare while cutting non-defense spending by approximately eight percent from 2024 levels.
Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, supported the measure, claiming it prevents a government shutdown, while some, like Representative Thomas Massie, opposed it.
President Donald Trump endorsed the bill, arguing it helps set the stage for future budget negotiations.

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Trump not afraid of US government shutdown: Budget negotiations deadline is the night of the 14th

[Washington = Takami Kosuke] The Trump administration and congressional leaders are in a favorable position in negotiations over the extension of the "stopgap budget" which is set to expire at midnight on the 14th. A bill including Trump's requests was passed by the House of Representatives on the 11th, and the Democratic senators were pressed for cooperation. The tough stance, which does not fear a partial government shutdown, stands out. If th…

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The 19th Explains: Can Republicans avert a government shutdown?

The U.S. government is careening toward a shutdown on Saturday unless Congress can approve a continuing resolution to keep it open. The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a measure to fund the government until the fiscal year ends on September 30, 2025; one Republican voted against it (Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky) and one Democrat voted for it (Rep. Jared Golden of Maine). The measure is now before the Senate, where the GOP proposal …

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'In DOGE we trust:' House GOP governs by embracing Trump's effort to cut government

A familiar scene has played out over and over in the U.S. House: Republicans, unable to approve federal funding legislation on their own, edge toward a risky government shutdown, until Democrats swoop in with the votes needed to prevent catastrophic disruptions.

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Daily Kos

House GOP caves on crappy budget, but Senate Democrats can block it

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Funding Bill Heads to U.S. Senate as Partial Government Shutdown Looms Large - teleSUR English

The last time the U.S. Congress passed a short-term spending bill was in December 2024. On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to avert a partial government shutdown starting this weekend by funding federal agencies through September. RELATED: Elon Musk is Not Part of DOGE: White House The bill was passed by the Republican-controlled House with a 217-213 vote. It still needs support from at least eight Democrats to be passed…

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