House votes Tuesday to prevent government shutdown

House Speaker Mike Johnson plans to hold a vote on a continuing resolution (CR) on Tuesday to prevent a partial government shutdown by the March 14 deadline. The bill aims to fund federal agencies until September 30. The proposed legislation includes $892.5 billion for defense and $708 billion for non-defense spending, with some cuts to non-defense programs. It also adds funding for veterans' healthcare and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Democrats oppose the bill, citing concerns over its impact on Social Security and Medicaid. Some Republicans have expressed reluctance to support the CR, while others back Johnson's efforts to avoid a shutdown.