House passes bill to fund government into February, sending measure to Senate as Congress tries to avoid a shutdown
With only hours to spare, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi signs legislation that will keep the government funded through December 3rd.WASHINGTON - The House passed a bill Thursday to fund the government through Feb. 18 as Congress tries to stave off a shutdown that could happen Friday if lawmakers don’t act.
The 221-212 vote in the House came after lawmakers struggled to come to an agreement on the measure, again causing a showdown over government funding just before a shutdown deadline. The short-term measure would give Congress time to work on a longer-term funding plan. Biden announced last month a policy that large businesses require workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or be regularly tested. Noncompliant businesses could face penalties of nearly $14,000 per violation under an emergency Occupational Safety and Health Administration rule made public this month and slated to take effect Jan. 4. The requirement is currently on hold due to several lawsuits.
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