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US House federal funding bill fails to pass as shutdown deadline nears

US House federal funding bill fails to pass as shutdown deadline nears



Contentious government funding package championed by Mike Johnson was voted down 202-220A government funding package championed by Republican House speaker Mike Johnson failed to pass on Wednesday, with less than two weeks left to prevent a shutdown starting 1 October.The final vote was 202 to 220, with 14 House Republicans and all but three House Democrats opposing the bill. Two Republican members voted “present”. Continue reading…



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Author : Joan E Greve in Washington

Publish date : 2024-09-18 23:02:26

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