August 3, 2026

Senate Votes to Advance Stopgap Funding Bill Ahead of September Deadline

Senators voted 89-4 to advance the stopgap funding bill, which would fund the government through early December.
The deadline to fund the government is September 30, and Senate leaders emphasize the need for certainty to avoid shutdowns.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer supports the bill, calling it a responsible path forward for bipartisan negotiations.