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NBC News reports:
The House on Wednesday approved a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies funded when the new fiscal year begins next Tuesday, avoiding a potential shutdown showdown just weeks before the Nov. 5 election.
The stopgap measure generally funds agencies at current levels through Dec. 20, but an additional $231 million was included to bolster the Secret Service after two assassination attempts against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. Money was also added to aid with the presidential transition, among other things.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., billed the measure as doing “only what’s absolutely necessary,” a statement directed at members of his own conference concerned about spending levels.
Read the full article. Trump had demanded a shutdown unless a stupid and superfluous measure making it illegal for noncitizens to vote was included.
341-82: House passed a 3-month interim spending bill funding the gov’t to December 20 to avert a shutdown in 5 days. 2/3rds vote (282) was needed for passage. CR includes an additional $231M for U.S. Secret Service protection.82 Republicans voted No.Bill now heads to the Senate. pic.twitter.com/TeHKYXbRKK
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