Hijjah, 1431/Dec. 02, 2010, SPA -- The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday voted to avert a federal government shutdown by extending temporary funding for another two weeks, giving Democrats time to draft a more lasting solution. The Senate was expected to address the measure this week, when funding for government operations otherwise would expire. The House of Representatives voted 239 to 178 to extend the temporary funding arrangement until December 18. Only two Republicans voted in favor of the measure.
