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U.S. House spending bill clears procedural hurdle in party-line vote
2023.07.26 16:29
© Reuters. The dome of the U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington, U.S., April 17, 2023. REUTERS/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The first of 12 fiscal 2024 spending bills overcame a procedural hurdle in the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday, as lawmakers edged toward a looming showdown with the Democratic-led Senate that could trigger a government shutdown this autumn.
The House voted 217-206 to approve a rule allowing debate on an appropriations bill for military construction and veterans affairs.
