Democrats Cave on Spending Bill, Giving Trump and GOP Midterm Election Boost Before Shutdown
House Democrats relented to Republicans in their bid to avoid a government shutdown, handing President Trump and the GOP a win before the midterms. The deal came after months of negotiations ahead of the crucial elections.
The House of Representatives voted to approve a short-term spending bill, handing President Trump and the Republican Party a victory in their struggle to prevent a government shutdown ahead of the midterm elections. The bill, which would keep the government funded until December 22nd, was passed after Democrats relented on their demands for border wall funding. The compromise deal is seen as a win for Republicans, who had been pushing for a more immediate resolution to avoid a potential shutdown during the election season. The move comes just days before the midterms, where control of Congress hangs in the balance.
