09/25/2024

House Poised to Pass a Bill to Avert a Government Shutdown

The bill no longer includes Trump's voting plan

The House on Wednesday is poised to pass a funding bill to avert a government shutdown next week after it removed a proposal demanded by former president Donald Trump that would require Americans nationwide to show proof of citizenship to register to vote.

Facing defections within their ranks, House Republican leaders plan to rely heavily on Democratic votes to approve the measure. If it passes, it would go to the Senate, which hopes to quickly approve it Wednesday night, well before the Oct. 1 shutdown deadline. Both chambers are set to adjourn this week for a lengthy recess until after the Nov. 5 election.

The package, negotiated by Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and top Democrats, would fund the government at current levels through Dec. 20, right before the holidays. It would also provide $231 million in additional money for the Secret Service, including for operations related to the presidential campaign, in related to alleged assassination attempts on Trump.

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