House Of Representatives Approved A Stopgap Spending Bill

A nearly empty House of Representatives approved a stopgap spending bill to prevent a government shutdown this weekend. It passed with unanimous permission of the three lawmakers in attendance; the rest were away on recess. The Senate already passed a continuing resolution, which funds the government through Tuesday, so now the measure awaits President Obama's signature. House members will then vote on a second Senate measure to keep the government running through November 18. Yesterday's three members were Maryland Republican Andy Harris, who presided. Plus Texas Republican John Culberson and Maryland Democrat Chris Van Hollen.