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August 8, 2026

Senate Passes Funding Bill to Prevent Government Shutdown Through December 11

  • The Senate passed the funding bill with a 90-6 vote, extending government funding through December 11, which is more than a month after the midterm elections.
  • Key provisions in the Senate bill include blocking the White House from reallocating funds for border security and preventing political appointees from controlling grant money.
  • The House previously passed a different funding bill that continues funding until December 4, and the two chambers must reconcile their approaches before the current funding expires on September 30.

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