The US House of Representatives passed a funding bill on Tuesday, September 1st, to avoid a government shutdown before the midterms. The continuing resolution (CR) authorizes government spending until December 11 and passed by a vote of 370-48.
Key Takeaways
The US House passed a short-term spending bill to avoid a government shutdown before midterms, with only 48 members opposing it. The measure extends funding until December 11 and now awaits President Trump's signature.
- House passes continuing resolution by vote of 370-48
- Measure funds government through December 11
- Senate approved the bill in August
- Only 19 Republicans and 29 Democrats opposed the measure
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 11 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shutdown History | 1 Difference | Majority reports general information on shutdown history; Al Jazeera provides specific dates and durations. | ▼ |
| Vote Outcome | Broad Agreement | 370-48 vote to pass CR | |
| Fiscal Challenges | Broad Agreement | $40 trillion national debt crossed last month |
Shutdown History
▼Majority reports general information on shutdown history; Al Jazeera provides specific dates and durations.
Vote Outcome
Broad Agreement370-48 vote to pass CR
Fiscal Challenges
Broad Agreement$40 trillion national debt crossed last month
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Only 19 Republicans and 29 Democrats opposed the CR. The measure now heads to President Donald Trump's desk after the Senate approved it last month with an overwhelming margin, as reported by multiple outlets including The Guardian, Reuters, PBS NewsHour, CBS News, NPR, UPI, CNBC, and Al Jazeera.
According to Al Jazeera, Democrats have been embroiled in fights with Republicans since the start of Trump's second term. These disputes have resulted in three partial government shutdowns totaling an unprecedented 161 days. The first occurred in October 2025 over healthcare subsidies and lasted 43 days—the longest-ever government shutdown in US history.
The House needed to act before the fiscal year concludes at the end of September to avoid a funding lapse. As reported by Al Jazeera, Congress has yet to finish work on any of the 12 spending bills that fund government programs for the full fiscal year. The stopgap measure allows lawmakers more time to negotiate these bills.
Some Republicans who voted against the measure did so because of provisions added by the Senate, including a delay of a ban on intoxicating hemp products and a provision temporarily blocking a rule that would give more power to political appointees in distributing federal grants. Rep. Tom Cole (R-Okla.), the House Appropriations Committee chairman, said avoiding a potential shutdown was worth it despite disagreements with some changes.
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) argued during a closed-door meeting that Congress had time to work on a longer-term funding package but acknowledged that voting for the measure was necessary to avoid a shutdown. Rep. Rosa DeLauro, the lead Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, encouraged her Democratic colleagues to vote for the measure, citing improvements made in the Senate version.
According to Al Jazeera, government shutdowns are widely unpopular in the US and could dampen the chances of re-election for sitting lawmakers if one were to happen before an election. The temporary measure does not address broader fiscal challenges, with the national debt having crossed $40 trillion last month.
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