US House fails to pass federal funding bill as shutdown deadline nears
by Joan E Greve in Washington from on (#6QTG2)
Contentious package championed by Mike Johnson voted down 202-220 with potential stoppage looming 1 October
A government funding package championed by Republican House speaker Mike Johnson failed to pass on Wednesday, with less than two weeks left to prevent a shutdown starting 1 October.
The final vote was 202 to 220, with 14 House Republicans and all but three House Democrats opposing the bill. Two Republican members voted present".
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