House approves funding extension to avert government shutdown, buying time for spending deal - WEIS

(WASHINGTON) -- The House on Wednesday approved a short-term measure that extends funding for the federal government for another week, through Dec. 23, buying more time for lawmakers to finish crafting a massive omnibus spending bill in the waning days of this Congress. The vote was 224-201 with nine Republicans joining the Democratic majority. The

Related Keywords

United States ,Washington ,Americans ,American ,Rosa Delauro ,Kevin Mccarthy ,Tim Graham Getty ,Senate Minority Leader Mitch Mcconnell ,Appropriations Chairwoman Rosa Delauro ,Minority Leader Mitch Mcconnell ,