A House vote to end the government shutdown is almost certain to pass Wednesday evening, but there are still pockets of intrigue over lawmakers who might break with their party.
The vote will be the first chance for most House members to make a big public statement in nearly two months. While the vast majority of Republicans will support the funding bill and nearly all Democrats will oppose it, some of the more moderate and unpredictable figures bear watching — both Wednesday night and looking forward as debate continues over the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits at the center ...