By — Kevin Freking, Associated Press Kevin Freking, Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/house-passes-a-bill-to-avoid-a-partial-government-shutdown-as-senate-prospects-appear-dim Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter House passes a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown as Senate prospects appear dim Nation Sep 19, 2025 11:36 AM EDT The vote was 217-212 for the short-term spending bill to extend government funding for seven weeks and avoid a partial government shutdown on Oct. 1. Republicans would need 60 votes to pass it in the Senate, where the two show no signs of budging. WATCH MORE: Johnson speaks after House passes a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown Democratic leaders are adamantly opposed to voting for the measure if Republicans don’t let them have a say. “Every House Republican should UNIFY, and VOTE YES!” Trump said on his social media site. Minority leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats are working to protect the health care of the American people, and with the GOP controlling the White House and Congress, “Republicans will own a government shutdown. Period. Full stop.” The House vote sends the bill to the Senate where Majority Leader John Thune said they’ll vote on it along with a dueling Democratic proposal. Neither is expected to advance. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Kevin Freking, Associated Press Kevin Freking, Associated Press
The vote was 217-212 for the short-term spending bill to extend government funding for seven weeks and avoid a partial government shutdown on Oct. 1. Republicans would need 60 votes to pass it in the Senate, where the two show no signs of budging. WATCH MORE: Johnson speaks after House passes a bill to avoid a partial government shutdown Democratic leaders are adamantly opposed to voting for the measure if Republicans don’t let them have a say. “Every House Republican should UNIFY, and VOTE YES!” Trump said on his social media site. Minority leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats are working to protect the health care of the American people, and with the GOP controlling the White House and Congress, “Republicans will own a government shutdown. Period. Full stop.” The House vote sends the bill to the Senate where Majority Leader John Thune said they’ll vote on it along with a dueling Democratic proposal. Neither is expected to advance. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now