US House passes CR to avert shutdown through midterms, sends to Trump

The House passed a continuing resolution funding the government until 11 December by 370-48, avoiding a shutdown before the November midterms. Both parties chose to defuse a volatile fiscal dispute, with only 19 Republicans and 29 Democrats opposing. The bill now goes to President Trump, whose signature is expected; the outcome removes a near-term fiscal risk but sets up a December funding fight.