House passes short-term funding bill to avert US government shutdown; legislation moves to Senate – live updates

Republican bill would fund government until 21 November; bill now moves to Senate chamber, where passage is less certain

Today, lawmakers in the House will vote on legislation, known as a “continuing resolution” (CR), to prevent a looming government shutdown at the end of September.

The bill, introduced by Republicans, would fund the government until 21 November. According to Politico, House GOP whip Tom Emmer was confident, as of Thursday, that his party had enough votes. “We’re going to pass this,” he said in an interview.