By Axios | Created at 2024-09-25 21:29:20 | Updated at 2024-09-30 07:34:24
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The U.S. House on Wednesday passed a bill to fund the federal government through Dec. 20, punting a potential government shutdown until after the Nov. 5 election.
Why it matters: The Senate is poised to act quickly on the measure, which House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) embraced after trying and failing to rally Republicans around a six-month extension.
- Former President Trump complicated the process by repeatedly demanding Republicans attach legislation, called the SAVE Act, requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections.
- Ultimately, that language was left out of the bill so that Democrats would support it.
State of play: The bill passed 341-82, with 209 Democrats and 132 Republicans voting for it.
