The House passed a short-term measure Tuesday to fund the federal government into early December, a move designed to avoid a chaotic shutdown as lawmakers campaign for reelection.
The House on Tuesday is voting on a five-bill minibus and two-week continuing resolution to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would end the partial government shutdown. An earlier razor-thin procedural vote underscored GOP loyalty to President Trump amid his efforts to unify the party—and despite Senate conservatives efforts to sink the package. It also further exemplified Democrats’ fury over the deadly shootings of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis by federal immigration officers. Read More: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5718985-live-updates-trump-government-shutdown-colombia/ https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5720415-gop-leaders-secure-votes/
House is set to take up vote to end the partial shutdown, but the DHS funding fight goes on.