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US Congress passes temporary bill to avoid government shutdown

Senate approved the measure by a vote of 78-18 shortly after the House easily approved it.

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Congress passed a temporary measure that keeps government agencies funded into December, avoiding a shutdown while punting final spending decisions until after the November 5 election.

The Senate approved the measure by a vote of 78-18 shortly after the House easily approved it.

The bill generally funds agencies at current levels through Dec. 20. But an additional $231 million was included to bolster the Secret Service after the two assassination attempts against Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

Money was also added to aid with the presidential transition, among other things.

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The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law.

“This bipartisanship is a good outcome for America,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said moments before the vote. “I hope it sets the tone for more constructive, bipartisan work when we return in the fall.”

House Speaker Mike Johnson billed the measure as doing “only what’s necessary,” a statement directed at members of his own conference concerned about spending levels.

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