House Approves Spending Plan, Easing Risk of Government Shutdown
- Republican Speaker Mike Johnson draws broad Democratic support
- Biden expected to sign measure once it’s passed by the Senate
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US House lawmakers overcame partisan animosity Tuesday to pass a temporary government funding bill that greatly lowers the risk of a shutdown even as it delays fights over Ukraine aid, border policies and deep cuts to federal programs.
Democrats bailed out newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican whose plan drew opposition from hardliners in his party because it doesn’t cut government spending or change border policies.