House GOP votes to punt government shutdown battle to after November midterms

The US House of Representatives approved a stopgap spending bill to prevent a government shutdown until 4 December. Passing with a 220-205 vote largely along party lines, the measure aims to defuse volatile issues before the November midterm elections. Speaker Mike Johnson warned that Democrats might force another shutdown. The continuing resolution now moves to the Senate, where it requires bipartisan support to pass and ensure government funding remains active through the upcoming election season.