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House votes to prevent shutdown — with 151 GOP 'no' votes
http://thehill.com/blogs/floor-action/house/255498-house-votes-to-prevent-shutdownCongress sent President Obama legislation on Wednesday to prevent a government shutdown, following a 277-151 vote in the House that will keep federal agencies funded through Dec. 11.
More Republicans voted against the spending bill than in favor of it, however.
Republicans objected to the inclusion of money for Planned Parenthood in the measure, leading 151 GOP lawmakers to vote against the bill, compared to only 91 who supported it.
Every Democrat voted in favor of the legislation.
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