Congressional Republicans seek to unite around bill to avert government shutdown

10/3/2025 19:03

The Republican-controlled U.S. Congress looked set to move ahead this week to keep the government funded and avert a partial shutdown beginning on Saturday, as Washington is rocked by President Donald Trump's rapid moves to slash federal agencies.



Hardline members of the fractious 218-214 House Republican majority -- who over the past year repeatedly bucked Speaker Mike Johnson's plans -- have signaled support for the bill, which would keep the government funded at its current levels through September 30, when the current fiscal year ends.



Johnson has said he plans a procedural vote on the measure on Monday and aims for passage on Tuesday, with supporters arguing that the House must clear it to move on to Trump's agenda of sweeping tax cuts and stepped-up spending on immigration enforcement and the military.



Trump has voiced support for the bill.