Congress passed a bill this week to keep the government funded.
The House voted 370 to 48, a strong bipartisan majority.
The bill extends funding through December 11, avoiding a shutdown.
It now goes to President Trump to be signed into law.
A government shutdown happens when Congress can't agree on spending bills.
This Congress already set a record for the longest shutdown in U.S. history.
Lawmakers wanted this issue settled before the November midterm elections.
Now, funding fights will likely resume after voters go to the polls.
WASHINGTON, D.C.
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill this week to keep the federal government funded through December 11.
Lawmakers approved the measure by a lopsided vote of 370 to 48, reflecting broad support from both parties.
The bill now heads to President Trump, who is expected to sign it into law.
Passing the bill helps the government avoid a shutdown just weeks before the November midterm elections.
Government shutdowns occur when Congress fails to approve spending bills needed to fund federal agencies.
This Congress previously set a record for the longest government shutdown in United States history.
That earlier shutdown disrupted federal services and delayed paychecks for hundreds of thousands of workers.
Lawmakers from both parties said they wanted to avoid a repeat shutdown ahead of the campaign season.
By pushing the funding deadline to December, Congress delayed further budget fights until after the elections.
Analysts say this timing gives lawmakers more room to campaign without the distraction of a funding crisis.
However, the same disagreements over spending levels are expected to resurface later this year.
Voters will likely hear more about government funding decisions as the midterm elections approach.
Both parties say they hope to avoid similar showdowns in future funding cycles.