House passes stopgap, Senate blocks, risk of partial shutdown

House Republicans pushed a short term stopgap spending bill through the House on Friday to keep federal agencies funded through Nov. 21, but the measure stalled in the Senate and lawmakers recessed without a deal, setting up a likely partial government shutdown when current funding expires Sept. 30. The House passed the continuing resolution 217 to 212 after a bruising floor fight, but Senate votes on competing Republican and Democratic short-term plans failed to reach the 60 votes needed to advance, leaving the chamber poised to return Sept. 29 with two days to avert a shutdown.

The GOP-backed bill would largely preserve current funding levels through Nov. 21 while adding about $88 million in emergency security assistance for members of Congress, the Supreme Court and executive branch officials, a response lawmakers said was prompted by heightened threats following last week’s killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. House Speaker Mike Johnson described the proposal as a “clean, short-term continuing resolution” and said Republicans had avoided partisan riders. Former President Donald Trump urged House Republicans to pass the measure, posting, “Every House Republican...