House Democrats filed stopgap legislation Wednesday evening to prevent a shutdown and keep the government running through Nov. 21.

A floor vote on the continuing resolution (CR) is expected Thursday.

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House Democrats unexpectedly pulled the bill from rules consideration on Tuesday night over disagreements with Republicans about several issues, including how the extension dealt with health care and aid to farmers affected by the trade war with China.

Negotiations continued Wednesday with Senate Republicans in hopes of striking a deal before the House vote, which would allow the Senate to take up the bill as is.

The Senate is struggling to pass its own versions of spending bills ahead of the start of the new fiscal year on Oct. 1.