The House approved a bill funding the federal government until December fourth. This action aims to prevent a shutdown before the midterm elections. House Republicans are pushing this measure to avoid voter dissatisfaction. Democrats largely opposed the stopgap bill, citing a lack of negotiation. The Senate must now consider the funding legislation for approval.

Lawmakers are hoping to avoid a third shutdown since last September. The stopgap funding measure now heads to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain future.

House Republicans plan to avoid a government shutdown ahead of the midterm elections by passing a short-term government funding deal.

The measure extends funding until Dec. 4, allowing Republicans to avoid a government shutdown ahead of the November midterm elections.

The House approved a bill funding the federal government until December fourth. This action aims to prevent a shutdown before the midterm elections. House Republicans are pushing…