Stopgap Spending Bill Heads to House as Shutdown Deadline Nears

The House is set to vote as early as Dec. 20 on a stopgap measure temporarily extending government funding and averting a partial shutdown following Senate passage of the legislation, which defers a fight with President Donald Trump over money for his proposed border wall.

House leaders from both parties have signaled support for the legislation, which continues funding for Homeland Security, Treasury, and several other departments until Feb. 8. It passed the Senate Dec. 19 on a voice vote.

Passage in the House would send the legislation to the White House. Trump hasn’t said whether he’ll sign the bill, ...