Spending bill advances 214-212

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The House voted narrowly Thursday to advance a $1.1 trillion spending bill.

The 214-212 vote paves the way for the chamber to debate and vote on final passage of the bill, which keeps most of the government open through fiscal 2015 and pays for the Homeland Security Department until Feb. 27.

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