US House of Representatives votes to block debate on military funding

September 21, 2023
September 21, 2023
The Pentagon building is seen in Arlington, Virginia, U.S.

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday voted to block consideration of a sweeping military funding bill for the fiscal year beginning on Oct. 1, further clouding the outlook on a separate, temporary funding bill to avert government shutdowns at the end of this month.

(Reporting by Richard Cowan and Makini Brice)

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