House Republicans Approve Stopgap Funding Bill Ahead of Shutdown Deadline
The U.S. House narrowly passed a temporary spending bill, but Senate Democrats are expected to reject it, raising the likelihood of a federal government shutdown.
Fact Check
Multiple credible sources (GovExec, NBC News, NPR, Politico) from March 2025 explicitly state that the 'Republican-led House' or 'House GOP' passed a stopgap funding bill, often on a narrow or party-line vote, to avert a government shutdown. This provides direct and strong corroboration for the statement.
Summary
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a stopgap funding bill by a 217-212 vote to prevent a government shutdown on October 1. Nearly all Democrats opposed the measure, which now heads to the Senate, where Democratic leaders plan to reject it over healthcare funding disputes. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has proposed an alternative extension through October 31, but both versions are expected to fail, leaving a shutdown deadlock less than two weeks before the deadline.
Terms & Concepts
- Stopgap Funding Bill: A temporary funding measure passed by Congress to keep the government operating while a longer-term budget is negotiated.