This week the House aims to pass a stopgap funding bill designed to avoid a government shutdown at least into November, ahead of next week’s recess for Rosh Hashana. There are only two scheduled session days for Congress the following week,

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The measure faces opposition from Democrats, who say it needs to include their priorities to win their votes. Republicans hope to pass it this week ahead of a Sept. 30 shutdown deadline.

House Speaker Mike Johnson said a Friday vote is expected in the House on the the legislation, which would keep the government funded through Nov. 21 and provide additional funds for security for lawmakers and other officials.

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The House is expected to vote on the measure by Friday. Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he would prefer the Senate take it up this week as well.

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House Republicans rolled out a plan for a short-term government funding measure that would avert a shutdown through Nov. 21, 2025.