House passes stopgap funding bill to avert government shutdown
217-212 vote; one Democrat joins 216 Republicans; two Republicans opposed; measure funds through end of month
The House on Friday approved a stopgap funding bill to prevent a government shutdown, voting 217-212 to extend funding through the end of the month.
One Democrat joined 216 Republicans in support, while two Republican lawmakers voted against the measure.
The stopgap would maintain federal funding at current levels, providing a temporary fix while negotiators work on a broader spending package.
The vote highlights the friction within the GOP caucus and the difficulty of reconciling different priorities ahead of the deadline.
Lawmakers have argued over spending levels, border policy and policy riders that are often part of must-pass bills but have slowed progress in recent weeks.
If no durable agreement is reached, the government could face a shutdown when current funding expires.
House leaders had promised that the stopgap would keep the government running and avoid an abrupt lapse as talks continue.
Two GOP lawmakers voted against the measure, underscoring that the opposition within the party remains a hurdle to rapid resolution.
The developing story means more updates are expected as the end of the month approaches.