House Defeats Stopgap Funding Bill
The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives voted against a temporary government funding bill proposed by Speaker Mike Johnson. The defeat leaves uncertainty around measures to prevent a partial government shutdown on October 1, when funding for many federal agencies will run out.
Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 19-09-2024 04:17 IST | Created: 19-09-2024 04:17 IST
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The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday voted down a stopgap government funding bill brought forward by Republican Speaker Mike Johnson. The decision saw some members of Johnson's party opposing the measure.
As a result, it remains uncertain what steps Johnson will take next to prevent a partial government shutdown.
The shutdown looms on October 1 when funding for many federal agencies would be exhausted.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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