Senate approves bill to fund government into December
Summary
The Senate passed a temporary funding bill to keep the U.S. government running until December 11, avoiding a shutdown after the fiscal year ends on September 30. The bill now moves to the House, where lawmakers have different plans and face challenges in reaching an agreement.Key Facts
- The Senate approved the funding bill with a 90 to 6 vote.
- The bill keeps government funding at current levels with some exceptions for six weeks beyond September 30.
- The House previously approved a separate bill to fund the government until December, but it faced strong opposition from Democrats.
- Senate leaders worked together across party lines to create the bipartisan bill.
- The bill closes a loophole to allow funds to be transferred to Border Patrol for immigration enforcement.
- The bill includes a temporary ban on a proposed rule about federal grants that some Democrats oppose.
- The House will decide on the bill after returning from August recess on August 31.
- Lawmakers want to avoid another government shutdown before the midterm elections.
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