Congress passes continuing resolution to avoid government shutdown funding through December

Congress passes and President Biden signs a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through December 16, 2022, averting a government shutdown just hours before the midnight deadline. The legislation provides $12 billion in additional Ukraine aid and $2.5 billion in disaster relief for states affected by natural disasters. The bill passes the Senate 72-25 and the House 230-201, with bipartisan support despite disagreements over spending levels. The short-term funding measure sets up another fiscal cliff in December.