House Approves Short-Term Spending Bill Ahead of Midterms
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The US House approved a stopgap spending measure on Tuesday with a vote count of 220 to 205, according to The Guardian World. This resolution authorizes government spending through a yet unspecified date. Approval occurred as midterm elections are scheduled for November. No further details regarding the bill's contents or duration were provided by The Guardian World. The legislation now moves to the Senate for consideration. Passage of this measure avoids an impending government shutdown.