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House Votes on Spending Bill Amid Shutdown Threat

9/17/2025

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Speaker Mike Johnson plans a House vote on a short-term spending bill by Friday to avert a government shutdown.
Democrats oppose the bill, insisting on health care subsidies due to rising insurance costs.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune urged Democrats to support the bill to avoid a shutdown.
The bill allocates $88 million for security enhancements after the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk.
Some Democrats may back a clean funding bill if health care issues are resolved.

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Speaker Mike Johnson plans a House vote on a short-term spending bill by Friday to avert a government shutdown.
Democrats oppose the bill, insisting on health care subsidies due to rising insurance costs.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune urged Democrats to support the bill to avoid a shutdown.
The bill allocates $88 million for security enhancements after the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk.
Some Democrats may back a clean funding bill if health care issues are resolved.