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House Republicans Push Vote on Short-Term Funding Bill to Avert Oct. 1 Shutdown

Senate Democrats hold the leverage with a filibuster that requires Republican crossover support.

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U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) speaks during a press conference as members of Congress have two weeks to reach a deal to avert a looming partial government shutdown, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., September 16, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo
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Overview

  • Speaker Mike Johnson and Whip Tom Emmer say they are confident the House will pass a continuing resolution that funds agencies through November 21.
  • The measure maintains current spending levels, adds security money for officials following a high-profile assassination, and includes a fix for Washington, D.C.’s budget shortfall.
  • Republican leaders can lose no more than two GOP votes if Democrats stay unified against the bill, with several conservatives signaling opposition or uncertainty.
  • Democrats are advancing an alternative that runs through October 31 and prioritizes extending Affordable Care Act tax credits and restoring Medicaid funding.
  • The White House backs the GOP bill and President Trump urged Republicans to unify, but passage in the Senate would still require 60 votes and Democratic support.