House Republicans are racing to pass their bill by 11:59 p.m. EDT Friday to avert a government shutdown, teeing up a final vote on the legislation Tuesday afternoon. The chamber voted 216-214 to

The House is voting on a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through September, days before Friday's shutdown deadline.

Once approved, the bill will go to the Senate where it needs at least eight Senate Democrats to get it to President Trump’s desk.

The House passed a bill Tuesday to prevent a partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies through September, giving the continuing resolution (CR) crucial momentum as it advances to the Senate,