Government shutdown AVERTED kicking spending fight to after election
Republicans in the House have passed a government funding measure to stave off a quickly approaching shutdown at the end of the month.
TL;DR
- The US House of Representatives passed a government funding measure to avert a shutdown.
- The bill delays the spending fight until after the midterm elections, expiring on December 11.
- This move allows lawmakers to return to their states for campaigning.
- Republicans hold a majority of the toss-up seats in the upcoming elections.
- The White House supports the bill, with President Trump opposing another shutdown.
- Previous government shutdowns have occurred due to impasses on issues like immigration funding.
- Voter sentiment in a recent poll showed a lead for Democratic candidates.
- Donald Trump expressed concern about conservative voter turnout in the midterms, as he is not on the ballot.