The Republican-controlled House of Representatives Friday passed a short-term spending bill that would avoid a partial government shutdown on Oct. 1, but it fell short in the Senate where Democrats have the votes to block the measure.

The bill, which passed 217-212 almost entirely along party lines in the House, would generally extend current government funding levels through Nov. 21.

The Senate later rejected the bill by a wide 44-48 margin, with several GOP lawmakers missing the vote.

Congressional Democratic leaders say Republicans must negotiate over some of their demands on health care spending and other issues if they want the Democratic support needed to overcome a Senate filibuster and get a bill to President Trump’s desk.

House Speaker Mike Johnson portrayed the bill as a

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