House Passes Temporary Bill To Keep Government Open

September 25, 2024 5:01 am

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has passed a temporary spending bill that would keep federal agencies funded when the new fiscal year begins next Tuesday while punting final decisions on spending for the next budget year until after the Nov. 5 election. The stopgap measure, approved Wednesday by a 341-82 vote, generally funds agencies at current levels through Dec. 20. Speaker Mike Johnson touted the measure as doing only what’s absolutely necessary in a bid to win over conservatives. The measure now moves to the Senate, which is expected to approve it later Wednesday.