House passes stopgap spending bill to avoid shutdown – By Daniel Uria (UPI) / Dec 9 2020
Dec. 9 (UPI) — The House on Wednesday passed a stopgap funding bill to avoid a government shutdown at the end of the week.
The short-term measure, known as a continuing resolution, passed by a vote of 343-67. It would extend the funding deadline from Friday to Dec. 18 after a previous extension at the end of September.
Congress sought a one-week extension as lawmakers have struggled to agree to a new sweeping omnibus funding bill.
An agreement on legislation has been held up by disagreements over immigration provisions, abortion language and other items.
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