US House clears spending stopgap backed by Trump that averts government shutdown

By: Jennifer Shutt

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: September 1, 2026

Words: 620

Last Updated: 10 hours, 4 minutes ago

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. House approved a short-term government funding bill Tuesday that would avoid a shutdown this fall once President Donald Trump signs it.

The 370-48 vote showed neither Republicans nor Democrats want a repeat of the funding lapse that took place last year when disagreement over enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits led to a historic 43-day shutdown.

The stopgap spending bill, which the Senate approved in early August, would provide …

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