The US House of Representatives has voted to avert a government shutdown by passing a funding bill that will maintain government operations through mid-March. The bill received bipartisan support, with most Democrats voting in favor and a significant number of Republicans opposing it. As the Senate now faces a tight deadline to approve the measure, concerns grow over the potential furlough of federal workers and the impact on essential services. Influential figures like Elon Musk and former President Donald Trump are exerting pressure on Republican lawmakers amid this critical juncture.