List of Senators Who Voted Against Stopgap Bill To Avert Federal Shutdown
Summary
The Senate passed a short-term funding bill by a vote of 90-6 to keep the federal government running until December 11, avoiding a shutdown before the November elections. The House passed a different funding bill that funds the government until December 4, so lawmakers must agree on one version before President Trump can sign it.Key Facts
- The Senate bill temporarily extends government funding at current levels through December 11.
- The House passed a separate bill funding the government through December 4.
- Both chambers need to reconcile their bills before sending the final version to President Trump.
- The bill includes a provision to stop funds from being moved to the Border Patrol, supported by Democrats.
- It delays a national ban on most intoxicating hemp products by one month.
- The bill blocks a White House rule that would give political appointees more control over federal grant distribution.
- Six senators voted against the bill: three Democrats (Tim Kaine, Ed Markey), one Independent, and two Republicans (Bill Cassidy, Rand Paul).
- The funding bill helps buy more time for Congress to complete detailed budget work for the full fiscal year 2027.
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